Her comments come against the backdrop of sharp political exchanges over the alleged prevention of Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati from taking a dip at the Sangam during the Magh Mela.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that Dharma is the driving force behind all existence and also governs the entire universe.
Veteran author and columnist Shobhaa De addressed AR Rahman's recent remark on Bollywood, calling it a "very dangerous comment" and stressing that the film industry has always been a space where talent, not religion, determines opportunity.
Speaking on the occasion, Salem Central District Secretary Thamizhian Parthiban said that TVK's Pongal celebrations were not ritualistic but rooted in the idea of samathuvam (equality). "People from all religions and communities have come together here. This is true Samathuva Pongal," he
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that artists should not be seen through the prism of religion, and art is their religion. The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the 64th Kerala School Kalolsavam at Thekkinkad Ground in Thrissur.
"Somnath Swabhiman Parv is very important for us. The attack on Somnath was considered an attack on self-respect and religion, and self-respect was defended. Even after being destroyed 16 times, the magnificent Somnath stands firm," Shah said.
Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur on Monday slammed Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Hindutva, saying that Hindus protect their religion.
"Mani Shankar Aiyar is a British agent. He has a colonial mindset. Hindutva is inclusive. Hinduism is a way of life, not a religion. I advice him to read what Swami Vivekananda said and also what RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said on Hinduism and Hindutva. The people from Congress do have a
"Swami Vivekananda is known across the nation and globe by the name of Eternal Youth. He had hoisted the flag of the culture of Sanatan Dharma at Vishva Dharma Sammelan (World Religion Conference). He also highlighted India's characteristics at the global stage. Under the leadership of Pr
Speaking at the event, Trivedi said that Hindutva represents 'Hindu tattva,' which forms the core essence of Hinduism. He further argued that Hinduism is unique among religions in granting its followers the authority to debate, even on its sacred texts.
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the concept of Hindutva during a debate titled "Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva", which was hosted by the Calcutta Debating Circle on Sunday.