Attack on temples amounts to attack on Hindu culture ! – Mr. Nandakumar, HJS, Kerala

Jyeshtha Krushna 7, Kaliyug Varsha 5114

Mr. Nandakumar Kaimal, HJS, Kerala addressing the Convention

Temples are the pillars of Hindu Dharma. The role of temples in protecting Hindu Dharma, its preservation and nurturing is extraordinary. Despite this fact the Government is conspiring to take over the temple with an eye on the money donated by the devout Hindus. Should that happen, Hindus will be deprived of spiritual and psychological support. Temples impart serenity to the mind. They are the very source of Chaitanya (Divine Consciousness). They are the protectors of Hindu culture and are the main centres of Hindu unity. An attack on temples amounts to major attack on Hindu culture.

So far it was only the Maharashtra Government that has conspired in various ways to take over major temples in Maharashtra namely Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai; Shri Vitthal-Rakhumai Temple, Pandharpur and Sai Baba temple, Shirdi. The Government has so far looted crores of Rupees from these temples as per the information received through RTI act. Maharashtra Government attempted to take over rest of the temples from the state twice. However, timely formation of ‘Mandir Mahasangh’ by HJS with the help of trustees of other temples foiled the moves. As a result, this act did not materialise.

HJS is also opposing the temple takeover in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and protesting against the incidents of Idol breakings in Goa and other states.