Protest in Frisco, Texas against Tirupathi Laddu adulteration & Save Sanathana dharma
Dallas, Texas (28th Sept, 2024): The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America Dallas Chapter, in collaboration with the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, Jana Sena cadre, and various DFW mandirs and Sanatan organizations, issued a clarion call to raise awareness about the adulteration of the sacred Tirumala Tirupati Laddu. This initiative aimed to secure and safeguard temples from political interference and to uphold the integrity of Hindu traditions.
Joining the Movement
In a significant gathering, Hindu devotees participated in an hour-long meditation for peace, forgiveness, and reflection on the auspicious day of Indira Ekadashi. Together, they stood in solidarity with AP Dy.CM Shri Pawan Kalyan garu in his quest for justice and the protection of Hindu traditions.
Key Issues Addressed
The movement highlighted several critical demands to tackle concerns regarding the quality of the Laddu prasadam and the management of temples:
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Immediate Investigation.
Demanded stringent action on perpetrators and their aide involved in adulteration of Tirupathi Laddu under adulteration act section 272,273 and section 9 and sheer violation of Hindu Religious place of workship Bill 214/2022 prohibited food disturbing purity and satvikta in worship .
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- Stringent Measures: Strict protocols were proposed to prevent future desecration of sacred offerings.
- Local Ghee Extraction: The establishment of a facility to extract ghee from Tirumala Goshala was recommended to eliminate reliance on external sources.
- Increased Transparency: The need for transparent management practices within Hindu temples and institutions was emphasized.
- National Protection Board: A call was made to form a Sanatana Dharma Parirakshana Board at the national level to safeguard Hindu traditions.
- Accountability for Adulteration: Stern actions were demanded against those responsible for laddu adulteration to prevent recurrence.
- Employment Policies: A proposal was made to ensure that only Hindus were employed within temple management to maintain religious integrity.
- Endowment Act Review: The abrogation of the Endowment Act of 1863 was suggested to enhance temple autonomy.
- Asset Transparency: Ensuring accountability and transparency regarding temple assets was a key concern.
- Political Neutrality: The prohibition of political party involvement in temple administration was urged to avoid.
Standing Together
The community recognized the imperative to unite in order to protect their heritage and uphold the sanctity of their traditions. Participants understood that their voices mattered in this noble cause to ensure that sacred offerings remained pure and that temples were free from political machinations. Together, they aimed to safeguard their future and uphold the values that define their faith.
Attended Sanatani 's specially thanked AP Dy.CM Pawan Kalyan garu for raising his voice and igniting the spark in safeguarding Sanatana Dharma and its traditions and serenity and santity of TTD.
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