Global Hindu Heritage Global Hindu Heritage FoundationFoundation
Global Hindu Heritage FoundationGlobal Hindu Heritage FoundationChampioning the Global Preservation of Hinduism
contact@globalhinduheritagefoundation.orgwww.GlobalHinduHeritageFoundation.org
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) is formed to preserve, promote, maintain and protect Hindu culture, Hindu temples, Mutts, Peethams, Endowments, Trusts and other institutions globally. To achieve this objective, GHHF will take the necessary and appropriate actions against all laws, policies, activities undertaken by any government, that undermine the existence of the Temples The ultimate goal is to ensure all the Hindu Temples and other Hindu institutions become independent of state government control.
GHHF MissionGHHF MissionGHHF MissionGHHF Mission
• • Revive and renovate old and dilapidated temples and Revive and renovate old and dilapidated temples and bring back the glory and legacy. bring back the glory and legacy.
• • Take necessary and appropriate actions against all Take necessary and appropriate actions against all discriminatory laws, policies, activities undertaken by discriminatory laws, policies, activities undertaken by any government, individuals and/or any organizations any government, individuals and/or any organizations that adversely affect the Hindu religion, Hindu Temples that adversely affect the Hindu religion, Hindu Temples and other Hindu institutions. and other Hindu institutions.
• • Raise awareness among Hindus about the fate of Raise awareness among Hindus about the fate of Hindu institutions. Hindu institutions.
• • Establishment of a ‘Hindu temple Governing body’ Establishment of a ‘Hindu temple Governing body’ comprising Hindus similar to Muslim Wakf board. comprising Hindus similar to Muslim Wakf board.
• • Preventing illegal activity against temple property.Preventing illegal activity against temple property.
• • Protect temples from Government takeover.Protect temples from Government takeover.
GHHF GoalsGHHF GoalsGHHF GoalsGHHF Goals
PlightPlight of of Hindu Hindu
Temples & Temples & InstitutionsInstitutions
Can you Can you guess guess what what these are?these are?
You may You may
NOTNOT recognize recognize
them!them!
How How about about these?these?
Tirupathi TempleTirupathi TempleAndhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Brihadishwara Temple, TanjoreBrihadishwara Temple, Tanjore
Siddhi Vinayak Temple, MumbaiSiddhi Vinayak Temple, Mumbai
Sabaramalai Temple, KeralaSabaramalai Temple, Kerala
Virupaksha Temple, KarnatakaVirupaksha Temple, Karnataka
Jagannath Temple, Puri, OrissaJagannath Temple, Puri, Orissa
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, UPKashi Vishwanath Temple, UP
Vaishno Devi Temple, JammuVaishno Devi Temple, Jammu
Chamundi Temple, KarnatakaChamundi Temple, Karnataka
Kali Temple, CalcuttaKali Temple, Calcutta
Guruvayoor Temple, KeralaGuruvayoor Temple, Kerala
Kali Mandir, PatialaKali Mandir, Patiala
BadrinathBadrinath
KedarnathKedarnath
AmarnathAmarnath
All these are All these are Hindu Temples Hindu Temples
currently currently managed by managed by
different different State State GovernmentsGovernments..
All these temples were All these temples were flourishing before State flourishing before State
Govts. took them over in Govts. took them over in the name of better the name of better
management of temples management of temples by invokingby invoking
Endowments ActEndowments Act
The The ResultResult
In the lastIn the last25 years…25 years…
Due to Due to Governments’ Governments’
mismanagementmismanagement
““50,000 temples 50,000 temples will be closed will be closed
down down in Karnataka due in Karnataka due
to lack of to lack of sufficient funds”sufficient funds”
… … Sri Sri Ravi ShankarSri Sri Ravi Shankar
““Per Revenue and Per Revenue and Endowments Board of Andhra Endowments Board of Andhra
Pradesh, as of March 2005, Pradesh, as of March 2005, Andhra Pradesh has 198,857 Andhra Pradesh has 198,857 temples, 147, 991 churches temples, 147, 991 churches
and 175,959 mosques. and 175,959 mosques. 90% of 90% of mosques and churches are mosques and churches are
newly built while the number newly built while the number of temples that existed for of temples that existed for
thousands of years are thousands of years are dwindling.”dwindling.”
Temples under Govt. control: Temples under Govt. control: 34,44334,443
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Temples which cannot evenTemples which cannot even afford to light a lamp: afford to light a lamp:
30,000+30,000+
Temple Lands AbuseTemple Lands AbuseTotal Temple Lands: 420,000 Total Temple Lands: 420,000
AcresAcres20% of Temples Lands (80,845 20% of Temples Lands (80,845
acres) are acres) are encroached mostly by encroached mostly by political patronagespolitical patronages..
40% of Temple Lands (167,000 40% of Temple Lands (167,000 acres) are acres) are leased mostly by leased mostly by politicianspoliticians under fictitious under fictitious
names paying Rs. 3 to Rs. 40 per names paying Rs. 3 to Rs. 40 per annum.annum.
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
““In a period of 5 In a period of 5 years, 50,000 (25%) years, 50,000 (25%) temples closed for temples closed for want of funds want of funds (in (in
Karnataka). Priests do not Karnataka). Priests do not want to train their want to train their
children anymore to be a children anymore to be a priest.” priest.” ……Report by Sri Sri Ravi ShankarReport by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
KarnatakaKarnataka
Total collections at the Temples: Total collections at the Temples: 72 72 CroresCroresMoney spent on Temple Upkeep: Money spent on Temple Upkeep: 6 Crores6 Crores
Money spent on Muslims for Haj: Money spent on Muslims for Haj: 50 50 CroresCroresMoney spent on churches: Money spent on churches: 10 Crores10 CroresMoney for other activities: Money for other activities: 6 Crores6 Crores……Sri Sri Ravi Shankar & India Today in 2003Sri Sri Ravi Shankar & India Today in 2003
KarnatakaKarnataka
Total number of Total number of Temples: 207,000Temples: 207,000
Endowment Endowment Act abuse by Act abuse by
different different state state
governmentsgovernments
Only selected Temples are taken over Only selected Temples are taken over by the respective state governments by the respective state governments through Specific Shrine Act. through Specific Shrine Act. All well All well
known Hindu temples including those at known Hindu temples including those at Puri, Kashi, Mathura, Ayodhya, Puri, Kashi, Mathura, Ayodhya,
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Vaishno Devi, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Vaishno Devi, Mumbai (Shree Siddhi Vinayak Temple), Mumbai (Shree Siddhi Vinayak Temple),
Shirdi, Amarnath, Puri Jagannath, Shirdi, Amarnath, Puri Jagannath, Kamakhya Devi Temple are under Kamakhya Devi Temple are under
Government’s control.Government’s control.
Plight of Temples in North IndianPlight of Temples in North IndianPlight of Temples in North IndianPlight of Temples in North Indian
No state government No state government since independence since independence
has ever dared to take has ever dared to take over one single over one single church church or mosque or mosque or just one or just one cent of their vast land cent of their vast land
holdings. holdings.
The ProblemThe ProblemThe ProblemThe Problem
•Most of the Hindus are not Most of the Hindus are not aware of the facts and aware of the facts and problems related to Hindu problems related to Hindu temples.temples.•There is no unified Hindu There is no unified Hindu voice.voice.•There is no reliable source to There is no reliable source to provide authentic information.provide authentic information.
The RamificationsThe RamificationsThe RamificationsThe Ramifications
•Temples have become penniless Temples have become penniless and most of them are on the and most of them are on the verge of extinction due to verge of extinction due to
CORRUPTIONCORRUPTION..
•The corrupt include The corrupt include
Government, Politicians, Government, Politicians, Endowments officials, Endowments officials, private ownersprivate owners……
Most of these Most of these temples or their temples or their
assets assets will vanish will vanish if if immediate immediate
measures are not measures are not taken!!!taken!!!
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Hindu HeritageHindu HeritageFoundationFoundation
GHHF TimelineGHHF TimelineGHHF TimelineGHHF Timeline
GHHF, USA GHHF, USA was established in was established in November 2006 by a group of like November 2006 by a group of like minded HINDU activists in USA and minded HINDU activists in USA and
had its had its India operationsIndia operations start start in in
December 2006December 2006 i.e., i.e., (HDPS) (HDPS) Hindu Devalaya Hindu Devalaya Parirakshana Samithi, Parirakshana Samithi, India headed by Sri Swami India headed by Sri Swami Kamal Kumar.Kamal Kumar.
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•So far GHHF was able to get 21 Stay Orders from High court So far GHHF was able to get 21 Stay Orders from High court stopping the sale of Temple lands.stopping the sale of Temple lands.
•Organized a protest during Sri Y S Rajasekhara Reddy’s visit in Organized a protest during Sri Y S Rajasekhara Reddy’s visit in Chicago with about 500 Hindus; met with him and submitted 21 Chicago with about 500 Hindus; met with him and submitted 21 point Memorandum of Concerns. Video link: point Memorandum of Concerns. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5EQV9-vngI&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5EQV9-vngI&feature=related
•In June 2007 In June 2007 Public FunctionPublic Function was conducted at Satya Sai was conducted at Satya Sai Nigamagamam to bring awareness to the public about the plight Nigamagamam to bring awareness to the public about the plight of Hindu Temple.of Hindu Temple.
•In June 2007 we appeared on Gemini TV’s Guest Hour to address In June 2007 we appeared on Gemini TV’s Guest Hour to address the Temple issues. Video link: the Temple issues. Video link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6260659503313213353&hl=endocid=-6260659503313213353&hl=en
•In June 2007 AP Government passed anti-Conversion law around In June 2007 AP Government passed anti-Conversion law around major Hindu temples.major Hindu temples.
GHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF Accomplishments
GHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF Accomplishments•Met at least 20 different Swamiji’s and Peethadhipathis to Met at least 20 different Swamiji’s and Peethadhipathis to update out efforts.update out efforts.
•AP Government declared all 7 hills of Tirumala belong to TTD. A AP Government declared all 7 hills of Tirumala belong to TTD. A year before AP Government attempted to take over 5 of the 7 year before AP Government attempted to take over 5 of the 7 hills. hills.
•AP Government initiated daily “Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam” AP Government initiated daily “Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam” scheme to selected temples.scheme to selected temples.
•In July 2008 also we appeared on Gemini TV’s Guest Hour.In July 2008 also we appeared on Gemini TV’s Guest Hour.
•In 2007 -2008 Maha Pada Yatra – I: Started from Basara In 2007 -2008 Maha Pada Yatra – I: Started from Basara (Adilabad District) on 16.9.2007 and reached Thirupathi on (Adilabad District) on 16.9.2007 and reached Thirupathi on 25.1.2008 covering a distance of 3200 kilometers in 130 days. 25.1.2008 covering a distance of 3200 kilometers in 130 days. 10,000 attended. Many Acharyas and others attended.10,000 attended. Many Acharyas and others attended.
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•In 2008-2009 Pada Yatra-II: Started from Srikurmam covering a In 2008-2009 Pada Yatra-II: Started from Srikurmam covering a distance of 5500 kilometers in 200 days in 11 districts. 15,000 distance of 5500 kilometers in 200 days in 11 districts. 15,000 people attended. Acharyas, politicians and Hindu leaders spoke on people attended. Acharyas, politicians and Hindu leaders spoke on this occasion.this occasion.
•Maha Padayatra – III in Greater Hyderabad from September 2009: Maha Padayatra – III in Greater Hyderabad from September 2009: The third Padayatra started on 19th September 2009 in Greater The third Padayatra started on 19th September 2009 in Greater Hyderabad City and expected to cover 3000 slums and 3000 Hyderabad City and expected to cover 3000 slums and 3000 Temples.Temples.
•In January 2010, we stopped the installation of a Cross in In January 2010, we stopped the installation of a Cross in Katrenapalem, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh on a rock which Katrenapalem, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh on a rock which many Hindus believe as sacred due to spring of water coming out many Hindus believe as sacred due to spring of water coming out due to Lord Rama’s arrow.due to Lord Rama’s arrow.
•Public Forum is being organized in Tirupathi on January 25, 2008 at Public Forum is being organized in Tirupathi on January 25, 2008 at end of Pada Yatra 1 and in Feb 2009 at end of Padayatra 2. Many end of Pada Yatra 1 and in Feb 2009 at end of Padayatra 2. Many dignitaries attended and blessed this program that was attended by dignitaries attended and blessed this program that was attended by about 10,000 people each year.about 10,000 people each year.
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•In June 2010, 15 people along with Sri Kamal Kumar In June 2010, 15 people along with Sri Kamal Kumar Swamiji appeared on TV9 talking about the corruption, Swamiji appeared on TV9 talking about the corruption, arjitha seva ticket scandal, Sri Kalahasti Rajagopuram arjitha seva ticket scandal, Sri Kalahasti Rajagopuram collapse. (You can see on Video from below links:collapse. (You can see on Video from below links:
PART1: PART1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJqRW8fqF8o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJqRW8fqF8o PART2: PART2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x8SGiltQ2Ihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x8SGiltQ2I
•Met with L K Advani, Ashok Shingal, Pravin Tagodia, Met with L K Advani, Ashok Shingal, Pravin Tagodia, Vedantam, B Dattatreyulu, Rama Jois, Venkaiah Naidu, Y S Vedantam, B Dattatreyulu, Rama Jois, Venkaiah Naidu, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, Chandra Babu Naidu, I V Subba Rao Rajasekhara Reddy, Chandra Babu Naidu, I V Subba Rao (IAS), Ramana Acharya (IAS), Endowment Minister AP, (IAS), Ramana Acharya (IAS), Endowment Minister AP, Endowment Commissioner, and many officials to submit Endowment Commissioner, and many officials to submit our request to work for repeal of Endowment Act.our request to work for repeal of Endowment Act.
GHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF AccomplishmentsGHHF Accomplishments•Submitted 15 recommendations to Minister for Endowment and TTD Submitted 15 recommendations to Minister for Endowment and TTD Executive Officer on May 28, 2010. They have accepted or Executive Officer on May 28, 2010. They have accepted or implemented the following:implemented the following:
a)a)Government announced Sri Kalahasti Rajagopuram will be built and Government announced Sri Kalahasti Rajagopuram will be built and completed by 2012completed by 2012b)b)Appointed a Committee to examine all major Rajagopurams for any Appointed a Committee to examine all major Rajagopurams for any structural damagesstructural damagesc)c)Investigated the Northwest Corner of Ananda Nilayam of Lord Investigated the Northwest Corner of Ananda Nilayam of Lord Venkateswara TempleVenkateswara Templed)d)Removed the plants growing on Rajagopurams that may create Removed the plants growing on Rajagopurams that may create crackscrackse)e)Agreed to keep Gollamantapam at the original place and strengthen Agreed to keep Gollamantapam at the original place and strengthen the structural base to prevent any possible collapsethe structural base to prevent any possible collapsef)f)Investigating the arjita seva ticket scam – State level Vigilance Investigating the arjita seva ticket scam – State level Vigilance department is investigating ( we request the case to be assigned to department is investigating ( we request the case to be assigned to CBI)CBI)g)g)Increased the salaries of the ArchakasIncreased the salaries of the Archakash)h)Delayed granting housing plots to employeesDelayed granting housing plots to employeesi)i)Restore and stabilize Vakula Devi templeRestore and stabilize Vakula Devi temple
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•In July 2010 GHHF stopped the sale of 5.24 acres of In July 2010 GHHF stopped the sale of 5.24 acres of Thirumala Giri Sri Venkateswara Temple lands near Thirumala Giri Sri Venkateswara Temple lands near Vijayawada.Vijayawada.
•In Feb 2011, we stopped the removal of tortoise In Feb 2011, we stopped the removal of tortoise from Sri Kurmam temple in Srikakulam dist. In from Sri Kurmam temple in Srikakulam dist. In Andhra Pradesh, and one acre of land was set aside Andhra Pradesh, and one acre of land was set aside for their preservation and rehabilitation. The fund of for their preservation and rehabilitation. The fund of Rs. 20,000 which was allocated for the maintenance Rs. 20,000 which was allocated for the maintenance of these tortoise in the first place, is being properly of these tortoise in the first place, is being properly utilized after GHHF’s efforts.utilized after GHHF’s efforts.
•Filed 15 cases in AP High Court and got stay orders Filed 15 cases in AP High Court and got stay orders related to illegal sale of temple lands.related to illegal sale of temple lands.
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Devalayam CD was released by Pujya Sri Vijayananda Teerdha Swami, the Junior Pontiff of Avadhuta Datta Peetham of Mysore in March. Triple Gunnies World Record holder, Ghazal Maestro Dr. Ghazal Srinivas, rendered Singing and music compositions.
GHHF Year end Report of activities and accomplishments – 2012
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Dr. Ghazal Srinivas was appointed as Brand Ambassador of Savetemples of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation.
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Savetemples office was opened with three full time employees in Khairatabad, Hyderabad in July. Ghazal is the in-charge of the office and coordinates all activities
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Honorable Sri C Ramachandraiah, the Minister for Endowments Department was invited to Dallas in August as a Chief Guest at the International Symposium on the Status of Hindu Temples. With Dr. Ghazal Srinivas as Chief Coordinator of the Symposium, fifteen panelists presented their concerns
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“Adopt a Temple” initiative was announced by Sri C. Ramachandraiah, who promised Dollar for dollar matching grants to any body who would like to renovate old Temples in their respective villages that are under the Endowments Department. Government Order (G.O.) is expected to be announced soon.
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SaveTemples organization under the guidance of Dr. Ghazal Srinivas conducted ON THE SPOT DRAWING by school children of ages between 10-14 in 25 schools about their concept of Hindu Temple. Twenty five (25) schools participated in Hyderabad.
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Following the recommendation of Dr. Ghazal Srinivas, Endowments Department issued a G. O. declaring Karthika Purnima as “Nadula Arthi“ Day. The Department organized and coordinating this initiative in fifteen different on the banks of three sacred rivers – Krishna, Godavari and Thungabhadra
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A lecture entitled “The Power of Tolerance and management tactics of Karya SidhiAnjayneya Swamy” was organized at Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, Alpharetta, GA November 18, 2012. The scholastic discourse was delivered by an eminent scholar, Sri C. L. Prabhakar, Professor of Vedas at Hindu University of America, Florida
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Sakshi TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLX3S7OL160
Gemini News
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qJw0shxGyE
HMTV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24N7FGW2bI
Appearance in different TV Channels:
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Vakulamata Devi Temple diksha and demonstration by Swami Paripoornananda Saraswati was supported by GHHF Ghazal Srinivas and the entire GHHF organization. Government agreed to Restore and Renovate Vakulamata Temple.
Force TTD to agree to rebuild Vakulamata Force TTD to agree to rebuild Vakulamata TempleTemple
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Force TTD to agree to rebuild Vakulamata Force TTD to agree to rebuild Vakulamata TempleTemple
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Reconversion of Dalits to HinduismReconversion of Dalits to Hinduism
Support Swami Paripoornanda Saraswati in
reconverting 200 Dalits to Hinduism in Oct 2002
and arrange special Darshan at Tirupati
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Reconversion of Dalits to HinduismReconversion of Dalits to Hinduism
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Ratha Yatra to bring awareness to plight of Ratha Yatra to bring awareness to plight of HinduismHinduism
Support Swami Paripoornanda
Saraswati in Ratha Yatra to bring
awareness of Hindu Temples and Hinduism
in Nov 2012
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Ratha Yatra to bring awareness to plight of Ratha Yatra to bring awareness to plight of HinduismHinduism
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Satyanarayana Puja by 3000 Dalit HindusSatyanarayana Puja by 3000 Dalit Hindus
Support Swami Paripoornanda
Saraswati in conducting a Satyanarayana Puja
by 3000 Dalit Hindus in March 2013
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Satyanarayana Puja by 3000 Dalit HindusSatyanarayana Puja by 3000 Dalit Hindus
• Started on 16 Sept, 2007 at Basara Started on 16 Sept, 2007 at Basara Saraswati temple, AdilabadSaraswati temple, Adilabad
• Ended in Tirupati on 24 January, 2008Ended in Tirupati on 24 January, 2008
……by Swami Kamal Kumarby Swami Kamal Kumar
Covered 13 districts – Adilabad, Covered 13 districts – Adilabad, Nizamabad, KarimNagar, Medak, Nizamabad, KarimNagar, Medak,
Warangal, Nalgonda, RR dist, Warangal, Nalgonda, RR dist, Hyderabad, Mahabubnagar, Kurnool, Hyderabad, Mahabubnagar, Kurnool,
Anatapur, Cuddapah, ChittoorAnatapur, Cuddapah, Chittoor
Pada Yatra - IPada Yatra - IPada Yatra - IPada Yatra - I
• Started in Sri Kurmam, Srikakulam Started in Sri Kurmam, Srikakulam on Aug 16, 2008on Aug 16, 2008
• Expected to end in February 2008Expected to end in February 2008
Covered Srikakulam, Covered Srikakulam, Vijayanagarm, VishakapatnamVijayanagarm, VishakapatnamEast godavari, West godavari, East godavari, West godavari, Khammam, Krishna, Guntur, Khammam, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor
Pada Yatra - IIPada Yatra - IIPada Yatra - IIPada Yatra - II……by Swami Kamal Kumarby Swami Kamal Kumar
Dangers Dangers to Hindus to Hindus & India& India
Public Holidays in India 2008Public Holidays in India 2008Public Holidays in India 2008Public Holidays in India 2008•Indian government has announced the public Indian government has announced the public holidays for all the citizens of Indiaholidays for all the citizens of India..
•Christians, who comprise of about 3-4 percent, are Christians, who comprise of about 3-4 percent, are given four holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, given four holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day), Christmas Day and Boxing Day),
•Muslims, who comprise about 14 percent, celebrate Muslims, who comprise about 14 percent, celebrate Muharram, Milad-Un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet), Id ul Muharram, Milad-Un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet), Id ul Fitr (End of Ramadan), and Idu'l Zuha/Bakrid (Feast Fitr (End of Ramadan), and Idu'l Zuha/Bakrid (Feast of the Sacrifice). of the Sacrifice).
•Hindus who comprise of more than 80 percent gets Hindus who comprise of more than 80 percent gets only four holidays to celebrate their festivals – only four holidays to celebrate their festivals – Mahasivaratri, Deepavali, Vijayadashami, and Mahasivaratri, Deepavali, Vijayadashami, and Janmashtami. Janmashtami.
Telling recent example in Telling recent example in TamilnaduTamilnadu
In Thondi and Rasathipuram Municipalities (in In Thondi and Rasathipuram Municipalities (in Ramanathpuram and Vellore Districts), the Ramanathpuram and Vellore Districts), the local bodies were secured by Muslims. Both local bodies were secured by Muslims. Both Municipalities have denied civic amenities, Municipalities have denied civic amenities,
funds for schools, garbage clearing etc., and funds for schools, garbage clearing etc., and
sent notices in Urdu. sent notices in Urdu. Hindus were Hindus were bluntly told to convert to bluntly told to convert to Islam if they wanted civic Islam if they wanted civic
facilities.facilities.
As India becomes Muslim and Christian As India becomes Muslim and Christian pockets, Hindus will have to either convert pockets, Hindus will have to either convert
or perishor perish
As India becomes Muslim and Christian As India becomes Muslim and Christian pockets, Hindus will have to either convert pockets, Hindus will have to either convert
or perishor perish
Hindus can end up as refugees or have to Hindus can end up as refugees or have to accept second class citizen status in their accept second class citizen status in their
own countryown country
Hindus can end up as refugees or have to Hindus can end up as refugees or have to accept second class citizen status in their accept second class citizen status in their
own countryown country
Today half Today half million Hindus are refugeesmillion Hindus are refugees for more than a decade in Kashmir. for more than a decade in Kashmir.
They are dying in large numbers due They are dying in large numbers due to disease.to disease.
Why can’t this happen Why can’t this happen in other states as the in other states as the Muslim and Christian Muslim and Christian populations increase?populations increase?
In the name of conversion, married Hindu In the name of conversion, married Hindu women were being prevented from women were being prevented from
wearing tilak, mangala sutra or flowers in wearing tilak, mangala sutra or flowers in their hair, the traditional attributes of their hair, the traditional attributes of
married women in Tamil culture; this was married women in Tamil culture; this was also impacting badly upon the social also impacting badly upon the social
fabric.fabric.
Hindus will not be able to Hindus will not be able to follow their customsfollow their customs
Hindus will not be able to Hindus will not be able to follow their customsfollow their customs
…AIADMK leader from Uppalam constituency in State Assembly (New Indian Express, April 18, 2003)
http://www.christianaggression.org/item_display.php?type=ARTICLES&id=1168270764
… Sandhya Jain, Jan 14, 2007, Organiser article.
•Hindu Population in Bangladesh in Hindu Population in Bangladesh in 1947 was 30% 1947 was 30% and now less than 7%.and now less than 7%.
•Pakistan, Bangladesh: Pakistan, Bangladesh: Vested Vested Property Act makes the State the Property Act makes the State the owner of all Hindu Properties.owner of all Hindu Properties.
•Contrast this with India, where Contrast this with India, where Muslims were Muslims were 8% in 1947 8% in 1947 and and believed to be as many as 20%).believed to be as many as 20%).
What is happening to Hindus around What is happening to Hindus around the World is a Good Indicationthe World is a Good Indication
What is happening to Hindus around What is happening to Hindus around the World is a Good Indicationthe World is a Good Indication
SolutionsSolutionsSolutionsSolutions
Hindu Vote is SacredHindu Vote is SacredAn effort to propagate and An effort to propagate and inculcate in every Hindu to inculcate in every Hindu to vote in a way that protects vote in a way that protects
the best interests of the best interests of
Hindu DharmaHindu Dharma
Adopt a Village Adopt a Village in Indiain India
Each of the Each of the 2 million 2 million Hindu Americans Hindu Americans and and
their ¼ million families their ¼ million families can can adopt at least one adopt at least one of of
the 5 lakh villages in the 5 lakh villages in IndiaIndia..
SolutionsSolutionsSolutionsSolutions
Spread the wordSpread the wordCommunicate to people Communicate to people
and take part in activities and take part in activities that protect that protect Hindu Hindu
Dharma Dharma Employ high tech Employ high tech tools such as blogs and tools such as blogs and email lists for optimal email lists for optimal
impact.impact.
SolutionsSolutionsSolutionsSolutions
What should the government do?What should the government do?What should the government do?What should the government do?
•Renovate and repair all the Hindu Renovate and repair all the Hindu Temples.Temples.
•Recover all assets of Minorities Recover all assets of Minorities created by government money, created by government money,
recover all resources that were spent recover all resources that were spent on minority.on minority.
•Special privileges - travel, Special privileges - travel, Renovation of & donation of Renovation of & donation of
resources to Mosques and churches.resources to Mosques and churches.
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Protection of Protection of
DharmaDharma
Dharmo Dharmo Rakshati Rakshati
RakshitahRakshitah(Protect Dharma (Protect Dharma
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TemplesTemples from the government from the government control and stop these control and stop these
conversions.conversions.
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