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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
TTD ex chairman accuses senior temple official of insulting Vedas
Tirupati: YSRCP senior leader and TTD former chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy levelled serious charges against a senior TTD official regarding Tirumala temple management. Speaking to media here on Friday, Karunakar Reddy alleged that the senior temple official in his recent temple visit speaking to some Veda pundits opined that chanting 'Om Namo Narayana' is suffice as it will be understood by all devotees instead of the Veda Parayanam (chanting ) being observed daily in the temple. It was very sad that a senior official in Tirumala slighting the chanting of the Vedas, the very foundation of Sanathana Dharma, Karunakar Reddy said, expressing fear that TTD the temple administration is likely to dilute Veda chanting in the famed Tirumala temple in the coming days. He further said there are 56 Veda pundits for chanting the four Vedas almost round-the-clock in Tirumala temple but many pundits retired and the posts remaining vacant. The YSRCP erstwhile Chittoor district president also alleged that the TTD security started frisking the chief priests of Tirumala temple at the behest of the same senior official and alleged that it is an insult of the priests respected by devotees. He also alleged that the official also instructed the heads of various Peetams functioning in Tirumala to stop annadanam in their mutts. He also saw notice served to mutts for encroaching lands. 'But later the TTD official concerned hastily withdrew his instruction and also action on mutts after the Centre's warning,' he said, adding that the aggrieved mutts approached top RSS leaders resulting in the Centre restraining the senior TTD official. Karunakar Reddy wanted all the Hindu organisations to protest against such acts of TTD. He also alleged that after 8 pm, the TTD vigilance staff are stopping the pilgrims going to Q complex to wait for darshan at several places in Tirumala. The TTD unable to provide proper darshan is resorting to such tactics to reduce the pilgrim number waiting for darshan in Q complex.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Vibrant Colchester Hindu ceremony attracts more than 500 people from north Essex
A VIBRANT Hindu ceremony attracted more than 500 attendees from across north Essex. The Colchester Hindu Society hosted the sacred Srinivasa Thirukalyanam, on May 25, at Littlegarth School in Colchester. Approximately 550 people attended the event, and this was a testament to community unity and the richness of Sanathana Dharma. The Srinivasa Thirukalyanam is the celestial wedding of Lord Srinivasa with Sridevi and Bhoo Devi Thayars. It is a highly revered ceremony in Hindu tradition. Guests honoured during the community celebration in Colchester (Image: The Colchester Hindu Society) The Colchester Hindu Society, backed by community members, organised the event to unite people and educate the younger generation about the cultural elements of Sanathana Dharma. The ceremony featured traditional activities such as Pallaki Seva (procession of deities), Thirumanjanam (sacred bath), Veda Ghosti (Vedic chanting), Divya Prabhandam (devotional hymns), and Namasangeerthanam (congregational chanting). These activities created a vibrant, spiritual, and traditional atmosphere akin to that of ancient temples. The wedding ceremony is performed with devotion and tradition (Image: The Colchester Hindu Society) The event also included culturally enriching activities for children to connect them with the rich heritage of Sanathana Dharma. A communal feast was served in the traditional way on banana leaves to all attendees, further enhancing the sense of shared celebration. The Thirukalyanam fostered a strong sense of togetherness, with attendees expressing they felt blessed by the rituals and closer to one another. The event successfully broke down language and regional barriers, serving as a unifying force. Traditional decorations enhanced the temple-like setting (Image: The Colchester Hindu Society) A Colchester Hindu Society organiser said: "We are very pleased that the community came together to celebrate Srinivasa Thiru Kalyanam and contributed to the success of the event." The Colchester Hindu Society's commitment to preserving and sharing cultural heritage while building a cohesive community was clearly evident at the event. The society aims to create a sense of unity and educate the younger generation about the cultural elements of Sanathana Dharma through such events.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Thirukkural can't be despiritualized by politics: Guv
Trichy: Governor R N Ravi laid foundation stones for new buildings at Prasanna Venkatachalapathy temple in Gunaseelam near Musiri on Friday. Addressing the gathering, he said Thirukkural cannot be despiritualized by political ideologies. Ravi laid the stones for the Rajagopuram and Prahara Mandapam to be built at Rs 22 crore. He also participated in the book release that followed, as chief guest. "Thirukkural written by the great saint of Sanatan Dharma, embodies Dharma Shastra and Niti Shastra. It is deeply infused with spiritual and temporal values. Thirukkural cannot be despiritualized under pressure by political ideologies," Ravi said. The governor said saints like Sri Ramanujacharya rejuvenated Sanathana Dharma through ages, eliminated social evils such as untouchability and discrimination against women, and reformed the society. He said religious institutions are sharing responsibilities in shaping a progressive and an inclusive society with civilizational values and traditional knowledge essential for the nation's comprehensive resurgence. The governor released two books, Gunaseela Mahatmiyam written by K R Pichumani Iyengar, and Valluvaththil Meignanam, written by Sennakarai M Subramanian.
