Let Ivan Convert to Hinduism to Celebrate Diwali in Temple – VHP
Mangaluru: “Let Ivan D’Souza convert to Hinduism to celebrate Diwali at the Shri Manjunatheshwara Temple Kadri”, said Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Jagadish Shenava in a press meet held at the VHP office here on October 26.
Addressing the mediapersons Prof Puranik said, “Kadri Shri Manjunatheshwara temple is one of the holiest places for Hindus. Two days ago a news was published about the Diwali and Bhavaikyathe programme being organized by a non-Hindu. Diwali is celebrated by people from all walks of life but some political leaders are trying to divide the Hindu society by organizing such festivals in the temples by non-Hindus”.
Puranik recalled the Puttur incident and said, “The government is trying to hurt the sentiments of the Hindu people. Even in Udupi the Pejawar Swamiji was defamed. We do not have any objection for celebrating Diwali but non-Hindus should not celebrate the Diwali festival in the temple by inviting religious heads of other religions. Let them celebrate Christmas or Eid by inviting religious heads in Church and Mosque. We will not allow the celebrating the Diwali in the temple by a non-Hindu. When we asked the administration of Shri Manjunatheshwara Temple Kadri, they said that they will be organizing a cultural programme. If a Hindu will organize any programme in the Temple we have no objections. But a non-Hindu organizing rice distribution, drawing competitions etc is not allowed. We will not allow any political leaders to take advantage of the Hindu temple, it is only reserved for Hindus. Even if any Non-Hindu, is a DC, he can only be the trustee of the Temple but has no right to interfere in the celebrations of the Temple”.
Prof Puranik warned and said, “We will not tolerate any non-Hindu misusing the temple and celebrating Diwali or any other festivals. If anyone celebrates in the temple premises for political gain, the sanctity of the Temple will be spoiled. Why do they not celebrate our festival in the church? Are any Muslims allowing Hindus to celebrate their festival in the mosque?” We do not have objections for anyone to celebrate the festivals in any other places. We will not tolerate the Diwali celebration in the temple by a non-Hindu and all Hindu organizations condemn this. The concerned authorities should take necessary action before the situation goes out of hand”.
“If these people want to celebrate the Diwali festival or organize competitions and distribute rice, let them celebrate it in the Town Hall or anywhere, why do they want to celebrate it in the Kadri Temple?” Why are they trying to change the tradition practiced since ages? Do they want to show that there is intolerance?
Jagadish Shenava said, “How can a Non-Hindu invite people for the Diwali celebrations in the Temple Is Ivan a Hindu? Kadri Temple is only for Hindus. Let him convert to Hinduism first and prove that he is a Hindu and we will allow him to celebrate Diwali in the Temple. Christians are against idol worship. Let Ivan celebrate Diwali in the church we will attend. Let Ramanath Rai invite us or any Hindu invite us for the Diwali, they are Hindus. Who is Ivan to invite us?” Jagadish questioned.
“We strongly object Ivan D’Souza celebrating Diwali in the Temple and will not allow it, if corporator Ashok wants to invite us, let him do it but now it is too late. If Ivan wants to celebrate Diwali in the temple let him convert to Hinduism and prove to us that he is a Hindu. Kadri Temple belongs to Hindus and Non-Hindus are not allowed to celebrate any festivals in the temple”, Shenava Warned.
We have submitted a memorandum to the Deputy commissioner Dr Jagadeesha to stop the programme. VHP and BD members have also met the Police commissioner Chandra Sekhar and submitted a memorandum.
Sharan Pumpwell, Dr Bharat Shetty, Gopal Kuthar, Kishore, Harish Punja, Bhujanga Kulal and others were also present.
Is THIS Joker JOKING like our Yumreeki Tooth Shekara aka Originaalige RampaNNA?
Even Modi went on record to say that Hinduism is a WAY of life and he fully endorsed the SC verdict on the definition ‘Hinduism’. Wow! From where do we get SUCH bee club geniuses?
I agree that there is no such thing called Hinduism. It is a foreign word coined by foreign groups who follow ‘true god vs false god’. Bharateeya people follow sanaathana dharma. Let’s remember – A sanaathani will have no problem accepting and respecting foreign religions. It’s the ‘true god – false god’ groups who rejected and distanced themselves from their sanaathana heritage!! Joker Praveena Pinto and his Beef Club bring up the word ‘hinduism’ very selectively. Is he ready to accept that he is also a Hindu going by his own post? Well, don’t hold your breath…
Is he ready to accept that he is also Hindu going by his own post? Well, don’t hold your breath…. – Tooth Shekara RampaNNA Thanks machan! For a moment I thought you are gonna lift a bun and let off some foul wind! 😉 If it is a way of life, sure man! I’m Hindu. If Hippy’ism is a way of life, sure man! If ‘Hindu’ refers to people of a particular region south of some mountains (Hindu-Kush) in India, you BET both yr buns I’m a Hindu. Whatever I am, I’m an Indian. Not some dolt who thinks who… Read more »
“If it’s a way of life, sure man, I am Hindu” writes Joker pinto from Beef Club.
Well, I am glad that you are finally admitting the truth after being reminded by Supreme Court and yours truly!! I know it is hard to go against the self-hating ideology taught by foreign masters and admit the reality and heritage. But, yea – thanks for trying!! Applause! Applause!
“…. rant rant.. rave rave… against the self-hating ideology taught by foreign masters and admit the reality and heritage” – Namma Yumreeki Rampe aka Tooth Shakera
Reality and heritage?
Aw well, the “reality” is everywhere to see – Dalit bashing, Gau Mata Rakshasas bashing up almost everybody around, rationalists biting Hindutva bullets, the majority indulging in MORE polygamy than a particular community.. etc.
“Heritage”? As shown in the Khajuraho Temple? As is being enacted by the 4 Varnas?
Say, what the heck are you doing the land of ‘Phoreen Meshtrugalum’? paet pooja?
PM Modi, on first public engagement in Abu Dhabi, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a key place of worship in the UAE and known as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Does the government set a precondition to convert to Muslim to visit mosque? One of the major festivals of Hinduism, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. But these dozen evils from Hindu fascist organisation taken the role of ‘Dashmukha Ravana’ to spread hatred to communalise the festivals which was once celebrated without any religious barrier. Ivan… Read more »
Dear Sheikh,
You are referring to Sri Modiji entering a mosque as a visiting head of state in a foreign country. The situation here is very different. Can a Hindu living in UAE organize a secular event in the name of an Islamic religion at a Mosque?? Don’t try your taqiyya tricks.
“dalita bashing….polygamy….khajuraho…” writes Joker Praveena Pinto selectively highlighting certain aspects of India’s cultural landscape, too ashamed to be associated with his own heritage!!
Some of them are illegal and others are very rare events influenced more by power and politics than mainstream belief system. For example – polygamy, cultural imperialism, true god-false god, child abuse by priests, forced conversions of poor, broken families with high divorce rates, porn addiction – Sounds familiar? smiles…
“… true-god, false god, child abuse by priests, … porn addiction..” – Yumreeki ThyampaNNA
Lol! And that is the very same place where you sought to pitch your tent for good, eh? Good going ya Thyampa. 🙂
Gentleman,Correct me if I am wrong.Mr.Ivan D.Souza wanted to celebrate ‘Diwali’ in Kadri temple not Christmas.
‘Only Orthodox Hindus are allowed’, reads a signboard hanging from the Lion’s Gate of the Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri.Can any Muslim visiting dignitary expect the same reception which Modi got in Abu dhabi?
Jai Hind
In the contest between Hindutva atavism and Mangalorean cultural tradition, Mangalorean cultural tradition lost as it has been losing for the last fifty years. Intellectuals in the numerous universities in South Kanara can study the problem and come up with reasons for the trend.
So my dear Sheikh can Modi now go to Mecca, and Ivan to Medina ?
There are many people who raise objection to this and hence try to spread misconceptions. It is true that only muslims are allowed in the Sacred Mosque in Mecca. The simple reason it is so, is because it is the command God Almighty made in the Holy Quran. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 9 Surah Taubah verse 28:O you who have believed, the mushriks (polytheists) are unclean; therefore, let them not come near the Sacred Mosque (of Mecca) after this year. The unclean is used in the verse in the spiritual sense, not the physical sense. Allah has… Read more »
Mushriks.. (Polytheists) mooshiks.. lah dee dah – SheikharaNNA
Did the so-called ONLY 1 God create human beings? If so, WHY did did he/she let them ‘stray’? ‘God’ NEEDS no worship. He/She can survive v well without his ‘creations’ WORSHIP! So, why ALL this fuss?
Now, talk about the Jinn and Mohd Ali Jinn(ah). 🙂
“Polytheists are unclean…” writes sharia pandita quoting some surah, verse, page number and paragraph.
In india, it’s okay to mock hindus as unclean citing religious references. However any reference to jihaad or sharia gets censored by self-censoring media!! Mera bhaaratha mahaan…or whatever it means!!!
Mushriks and Polytheist are unclean, and adds “spiritually, and to become “spiritually clean” say just one line translated “There is no God, but God and Mohammad is his Prophet”, and he or she will become clean? Hence, grave sinners committing many heinous crimes and saying that one line are instantly cleansed? I asked if Modi or Ivan could go to the cities of Mecca and Medina, and not the Grand Mosques in Mecca or the Prophets Mosque in Medina, and the answer is NO because the Qur’an describes non Muslims as Najis. So instead of going to the mosque could… Read more »
To start with, the restriction on entry to Makkah and Madinah is not made by any political or human authority. Thus it cannot be questioned as though it is something that a government or a leader has put it in place. Nor can the argument of equal treatment be given here. Moreover, Muslims have not asked the authorities of any religious place to make that place open to them. They decide to invite visitors or prevent them. Suppose, for argument’s sake, that the Vatican authorities decide to ban non-Catholic people from visiting their city. Will anyone have the right to… Read more »
“…Nor can the argument of equal treatment be given here…When God and His Messenger decree something, the only thing open to us is to obey…..” writes Sharia Sheikh.
I request all those illiterates from Beef Club to read his post again and again. Sheikh is honest enough to explain how his group operates and deals with ‘unclean’ people. He is also explaining how things are NOT negotiable and there is no question of equal treatment. If you think that this is only applicable to two towns in a foreign country, you are too ignorant to understand anything!!