Religion Archive

The heart of the bustling city of Chennai witnessed an event on September 2nd, not of cultural celebration or unity, but quite the contrary. The venue, Kamarajar Arangam in Teynampet, saw the so-called Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association take stage to organise their 'Eradicate Sanatan Conference.' The title itself was a glaring giveaway of the deep-seated bias against the ancient and revered Sanatan Dharma, but the presence of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, MK Stalin, and a sitting Minister, further fanned the flames of prejudice.

In the quiet alleys of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, a cloud of sorrow and suspicion has descended. Pinki Gupta, a Hindu girl involved in a live-in relationship, met a tragic end that has left the community reeling. The sight at Vaishali home was harrowing. On the night of 31 August, Pinki was found, no longer among the living, suspended by a noose. More alarmingly, there were evident injury marks on her head, suggesting the possibility of a struggle or altercation.

Karachi witnessed an egregious act on 14th July 2023, one that sent shockwaves not just across Pakistan, but also resonated deeply in India. A video showcasing the demolition of the historic 150-year-old Shree Mari Mata Mandir went viral, capturing the angst of many and drawing sharp reactions from various quarters. The significance of this sacred site was so profound that the ripples caused by its destruction were felt even in the highest echelons of the Pakistan administration. Responding to the escalating situation, they promptly issued a decree, calling for an immediate cessation of any related activities.

In an unsettling turn of events, Bihar witnessed aggressive stone pelting on a religious procession during the festival of Nagpanchami in Bagaha, a situation that spiraled into violence extending to Motihari as well. While such festivals have historically been moments of unity and celebration, this incident suggests a blatant and disturbing deviation from the norm.

The heart of the national capital was rocked by a heinous crime that surfaced recently. Premoday Khakha, who held a position of trust and responsibility as the Deputy Director of Delhi’s Women and Child Development Department, was apprehended by the Delhi Police on accusations most vile. The charges? Sexual assault of a minor.

For the Hindus of Bharat, the message is clear and as ancient as time: in unity, there's strength. Taking inspiration from the profound fable of the bundled sticks, where the lesson is "united we stand, divided we fall," Hindus have often seen the merit in staying unified. Yet, much like the sticks in the tale, achieving unity hasn’t been an easy journey. In the absence of a strong overarching leadership, divisions have periodically emerged within the community.

In an unexpected development, a video recently surfaced on various social media platforms, showcasing Daniel Stephen Courney, a Christian missionary with an infamous past, broadcasting live from Manipur during the early days of August 2023.

In an unfolding nightmare of sheer terror, locals in Nuh, Haryana, have stumbled upon a haunting and gruesome discovery: torn clothes of women scattered around the hills that encircle the Nalhar Shiva Temple. The stark and chilling find was not the end of the terrifying ordeal that has convulsed this community; women from nearby households have gone missing in a chilling pattern that points to a wave of violence, spurred on by an Islamist attack on Hindu devotees.

In Haryana, a state in northern India, an ongoing violent incident has rendered approximately 2,500 people - including men, women, and children - stranded in a temple in the vicinity of Gurugram. The chaos outside is nothing short of a nightmare, with stone-pelting mobs setting vehicles on fire and causing significant damage.