What is Places of Worship Act(1991)?
Passed in 1991 by the Narsimha govt, section 4 of this act says that except in the Ayodhya case, the status quo of Temples and other worshiping areas will be maintained as on August 15, 194y. No courts or tribunals can entertain cases on status of any religious place.
In plain English, it means Hindus can no longer challenge the existence of a mosque built over a destroyed Hindu temple. No Kashi, No Mathura, no other 3000 cases, in the least.
Disappointing, isn't it?
But there's hope still. Dr Swamy has written to the PM, asking for invocation of Art 25 & 26 (Fundamental right to pray) to repeal the Places of Worship Act in the parliament.
He writes :
“I write this letter to seek your direction to the Ministry of Law to effect an amendment to The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 and in particular Section 4 which is offensive and ultra vires of my fundamental rights under Article 25 and 26 of the Constitution.
This Act was enacted by the Congress Government headed by Mr. Narasimha Rao. Fundamental Rights cannot be amended or modified by the Parliament or by any law passed by Parliament. It cannot have the overriding effect of extinguishing my fundamental right of freedom of worship under Article 25 and 26 as also faith enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution.
This makes it a part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution. Hence the Ministry of Law should bring an amendment to this Act starting that it is not applicable to those religious institutions where the question of fundamental right and faith is claimed. I shall seek an appointment with the Law Minister Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad to explain in detail this matter. I seek your intervention and appropriate direction to the Ministry of Law and Justice,” .
If the govt acts on his advice, it will pave way for another milestone in ending centuries of humiliation meted out to us via desecration of our places of faith.
Passed in 1991 by the Narsimha govt, section 4 of this act says that except in the Ayodhya case, the status quo of Temples and other worshiping areas will be maintained as on August 15, 194y. No courts or tribunals can entertain cases on status of any religious place.
In plain English, it means Hindus can no longer challenge the existence of a mosque built over a destroyed Hindu temple. No Kashi, No Mathura, no other 3000 cases, in the least.
Disappointing, isn't it?
But there's hope still. Dr Swamy has written to the PM, asking for invocation of Art 25 & 26 (Fundamental right to pray) to repeal the Places of Worship Act in the parliament.
He writes :
“I write this letter to seek your direction to the Ministry of Law to effect an amendment to The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 and in particular Section 4 which is offensive and ultra vires of my fundamental rights under Article 25 and 26 of the Constitution.
This Act was enacted by the Congress Government headed by Mr. Narasimha Rao. Fundamental Rights cannot be amended or modified by the Parliament or by any law passed by Parliament. It cannot have the overriding effect of extinguishing my fundamental right of freedom of worship under Article 25 and 26 as also faith enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution.
This makes it a part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution. Hence the Ministry of Law should bring an amendment to this Act starting that it is not applicable to those religious institutions where the question of fundamental right and faith is claimed. I shall seek an appointment with the Law Minister Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad to explain in detail this matter. I seek your intervention and appropriate direction to the Ministry of Law and Justice,” .
If the govt acts on his advice, it will pave way for another milestone in ending centuries of humiliation meted out to us via desecration of our places of faith.
'She is the sacrificer, She is the sacrificed and She is the recipient of the sacrifice'
Devi Chinnamasta, I pay homage to Her. May She liberate all beings.
#GodsOfBharat #Chinnamasta
Devi Chinnamasta, I pay homage to Her. May She liberate all beings.
#GodsOfBharat #Chinnamasta
We would like to invite all followers of Sanatana Dharma to Maghamaka Mahotsav, the ancient river festival of Kerala.
Venue: Thavanur, Malappuram
Date: 10-13 Jan 2020
The festival was abruptly stopped in 1766 AD due to invasion of Hyder Ali.
UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust and Oral History Research Foundation is reviving this only river festival of Kerala.
Details and Fundraiser support: www.ketto.org/rt002
#ReclaimTemples
Venue: Thavanur, Malappuram
Date: 10-13 Jan 2020
The festival was abruptly stopped in 1766 AD due to invasion of Hyder Ali.
UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust and Oral History Research Foundation is reviving this only river festival of Kerala.
Details and Fundraiser support: www.ketto.org/rt002
#ReclaimTemples
Ketto.org
Reviving the oldest river festival of Kerala by UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust
UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust wants to raise funds for Reviving the oldest river festival of Kerala. Your donation has the power to help them move closer to their goal amount. Please contribute.
Restoration of the Garbagriha of Malayambadi Narasimha temple is complete.
The temple was destroyed in 1921 Moplah riots and has been lying in ruins ever since.
For details visit https://ketto.org/kl005
#ReclaimTemples #KL005 https://t.co/ArUKHPnxD8
The temple was destroyed in 1921 Moplah riots and has been lying in ruins ever since.
For details visit https://ketto.org/kl005
#ReclaimTemples #KL005 https://t.co/ArUKHPnxD8
Ketto.org
Restoration of centuries old Narasimha temple by UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust
UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust wants to raise funds for Restoration of centuries old Narasimha temple . Your donation has the power to help them move closer to their goal amount. Please contribute.
Such is their hate for you.
Imagine, if they do this to a piece of stone representing your civilization, what they would do to you.
Expecting them to change is stupid. Be thrice as ruthless as your enemy!
After all, we, like our gods, are men and women of war!
Imagine, if they do this to a piece of stone representing your civilization, what they would do to you.
Expecting them to change is stupid. Be thrice as ruthless as your enemy!
After all, we, like our gods, are men and women of war!
Maa Uttarayani temple.
Location: Ghasiandhoti.
Kurunjipur, Balipatna, Bhubaneswar.
Locals told that temple is very old & none knows since when it's present there. Renovated by state archaeology dept. The goddess is similar to Nagakanya images seen at Konarka.
Location: Ghasiandhoti.
Kurunjipur, Balipatna, Bhubaneswar.
Locals told that temple is very old & none knows since when it's present there. Renovated by state archaeology dept. The goddess is similar to Nagakanya images seen at Konarka.
The revival of a temple cause the revival of Dharma. Malayambadi Narasimha temple restored by UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust.
For details visit ketto.org/kl005 .
Will send invitation once the Punar Pratishta dates are finalised. Thanks all for the support.
For details visit ketto.org/kl005 .
Will send invitation once the Punar Pratishta dates are finalised. Thanks all for the support.
Ketto.org
Restoration of centuries old Narasimha temple by UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust
UgraNarasimha Charitable Trust wants to raise funds for Restoration of centuries old Narasimha temple . Your donation has the power to help them move closer to their goal amount. Please contribute.