To, Tiru. S. RAMESH, The Honorable Minister for HR&CE,Government of Tamil Nadu,Fort St. George, Chennai. Subject: A Strategic Roadmap for Digital Transparency, Asset Protection, and Heritage Reform in Our Temples. Respected Minister, Allow me to congratulate you on your appointment to this vital ministry. As you take charge of managing over 40,000 temples and religiousContinue reading “An Open Letter to Tiru. S. Ramesh, the new Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE), Government of Tamil Nadu.”
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UNESCO, Ahobilam, and the Limits of International Recognition for Hindu Temples
In recent months, the Paruveta Utsavam of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Ahobilam has entered the national spotlight with a Parliamentary resolution seeking UNESCO recognition—either as an Intangible Cultural Heritage element or as part of a broader heritage‑conservation framework. The Ahobila Mutt, custodian of the Ahobilam temple for over 750 years, stands at the centreContinue reading “UNESCO, Ahobilam, and the Limits of International Recognition for Hindu Temples”
Temple festive palanquin carriers … “Sripaada thaangeegal” … Is it right to compare them with “poor Kolkata manual riskshaw-pullers” of bygone times?
Many are the cousins and nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles of mine in America and New Zealand … first and second generation immigrants who have lived abroad for many decades now . Although geographically we live on two ends of the planet, thanks to WhatsApp we all still manage through frequent messaging interactions toContinue reading “Temple festive palanquin carriers … “Sripaada thaangeegal” … Is it right to compare them with “poor Kolkata manual riskshaw-pullers” of bygone times?”