🚨Shankaracharyas to Skip Ram Temple Event Despite Supporting Modi?🤔 | Latest News India

Published:

15/01/2024

Major Highlights

🔔 Four Shankaracharyas to Skip Ram Temple Event, Citing Violation of Sanatan Dharma Norms
– Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand, declared that the most important Hindu religious gurus would not be attending the grand event as it would violate the rules of Sanatan Dharma.
– The Shankaracharyas have decided not to attend the event as it does not follow the norms of Hindu religion. Installing the idols of Lord Ram without completing the construction of the temple was against the Hindu religion, and there was no need for such a hurry.
– Earlier this week, the Shankaracharya of Puri Gowardhanpeeth, Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati, had declared that he would not attend the event. Per Skanda Purana, bad omens may enter an idol if rituals are not performed properly.
– Thousands of people, including celebrities, saints, and politicians, have been invited to the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest of the event.

Four Shankaracharyas to Skip Ram Temple Event, Citing Violation of Sanatan Dharma Norms

The consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya scheduled on January 22 may not see the attendance of four Shankaracharyas. Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand, declared that the most important Hindu religious gurus would not be attending the grand event as it would violate the rules of Sanatan Dharma. He added that they do not hold any ill-will against anyone.

Why are the Shankaracharyas not attending the event?

The Shankaracharyas have decided not to attend the event as it does not follow the norms of Hindu religion. Installing the idols of Lord Ram without completing the construction of the temple was against the Hindu religion, and there was no need for such a hurry. Avimukteshwaranand explained that there was enough time for the construction of the Ram Temple and to complete Pran Pratishtha.

What did Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati say?

Earlier this week, the Shankaracharya of Puri Gowardhanpeeth, Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati, had declared that he would not attend the event. Per Skanda Purana, bad omens may enter an idol if rituals are not performed properly. He said that the event was against the scriptures, and hence he would not be attending the event.

What is the view of Avimukteshwaranand on the incomplete temple?

Avimukteshwaranand, per The Telegraph, said that it was a bad idea to inaugurate an incomplete temple. He added that the Shankaracharyas could be called anti-Modi, but they are not against anyone. “We are not anti-Modi but, at the same time, we also can’t go against our Dharma Shastra,” said Avimukteshwaranand.

Who will attend the event?

Thousands of people, including celebrities, saints, and politicians, have been invited to the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest of the event.

What do the Congress leaders say?

On Wednesday, the Congress announced that its leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury would not attend the event. The party accused the BJP of attempting to gain political benefits from it.

In conclusion, the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will not see the attendance of four Shankaracharyas. Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand, stated that the most important Hindu religious gurus would not attend the grand ceremony as it is in violation of the rules of Sanatan Dharma. Meanwhile, the first floor and the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple are ready, and the temple will be fully constructed over the next two years.