For the first time in the country, a huge and mass gathering of religious leaders as well as others connected with Hindu religion would be gathering at Udupi for three days programme called Dharma Sansad. This is considered to be one of the most important gathering of Hindu leaders and is being organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) from November 24.
Hinduism is not just a religion but it is a way of life, and true to this many leaders, sadhus and sants from all over the country and abroad will be participating in Dharma Sansad.
Earlier, a huge Dharma Sansad was held in city in 1985. During that year there was controversial Babri Masjid lock out issue. VHP strongly demanded the unlocking of gates of Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid which had been locked for decades. The saints and seers had then decided to break the lock. Veer Bahadur Singh of Congress was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and late Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister at this time. After so much of pressure from the public, the Rajiv Gandhi had decided to unlock the gates before the date of court order.
This year, the Dharma Sansad would be inaugurated by Shivakumar Mahaswami of Siddaganga Mutt, Tumakuru, and Veerasomeshwara Rajadesikendra Shivacharya Swami, Ramabhapuri, at the Royal Gardens, here at 10 a.m. on Friday.
Nirmalanandanath Swami of Adichunchungiri Mutt would release a souvenir, Paatheya, at the inaugural function. Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), would deliver the keynote address. The conference to be held the same afternoon (3.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.) would deliberate on topics such as “Pathway for construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya” and “Programmes to protect and promote cows”. An exhibition, Hindu Vaibhava, would be inaugurated at the Royal Gardens at 4 p.m. on Thursday by Bhagayya, Sahasarkaryavaha of the RSS.
On the second day (November 25) of the Dharma Sansad, the topics which would be discussed are “Efforts needed to promote social harmony” from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and “Prevention of conversion – Programmes to protect our culture” from 3.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both these topics would be discussed by various groups.
The Dharma Sansad would pass its resolutions from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on November 26. The sants would lead a procession, Shobha Yatre, at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday. A mega Hindu Samajotsava would be held at the MGM College Grounds at 4 p.m. on the same day. Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, would deliver the keynote address at the samajotasva, while D. Veerendra Heggade of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala would deliver an address of the entire Dharma Sansad. Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Pejawar Mutt would preside over the function.
A convention of the Samaj Pramukhs or heads of communities of different districts of the State would be held at Rajangana from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Surendrakumar Jain, International General Secretary of VHP, would deliver the keynote address. Alva’s Nudisiri team would present cultural programmes from 8.15 p.m. to 9.45 p.m. at Royal Gardens on November 24 and 25.
RSS regional organizing secretary, Basavaraju, said that the programme will witness 2,500 spiritual heads taking part, will infuse new strength to India. He revealed that the Sansad will pass resolutions on banning of cow slaughter, stopping of religious conversions, harmony within Hindu society and construction of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya.
Pejavar Math junior Swamiji, Sri Vishwaprasannateertha, wished that the Dharma Sansad will become a cornerstone for the eradication of the above issues bothering Hinduism. He said he was sure that the convention will result in settling down of peace and harmony in the society. He prayed to Lord Srikrishna to give the strength and capacity to hold the programme in a smooth way.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad vice president, M B Puranik, Regional joint secretary, Krishnamurty, District president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Vilas Nayak will be guiding all the participants.
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