Murli Manohar Joshi Opposes DJ Concert At Badrinath, Calls It Attack On Sanctity
Former BJP president Murli Manohar Joshi has criticised the reported permission for a music or DJ concert at Badrinath Dham, calling it an attack on the sanctity and cultural traditions of the Himalayan shrine. In a post on X, Joshi said allowing a loud music event at the revered temple was not only a violation of cultural norms but also a direct affront to the spiritual significance of the dham.…
Former BJP president Murli Manohar Joshi has spoken out against what he claims is a threat to the sanctity of the Badrinath Dham. In a post on X, Joshi said the reported permission for a DJ concert at the holy site is an assault on its cultural traditions and spiritual significance. He described Badrinath, established by Adi Guru Shankaracharya, as a place for peaceful worship and meditation in the Himalayan environment.
Joshi noted that blowing a conch is traditionally forbidden at the shrine, and questioned the wisdom of allowing such a noisy music programme to thousands of attendees. He expressed worry over the potential health impacts of large gatherings and dancing at high altitude, as well as environmental concerns. Joshi argued that sacred areas in Uttarakhand are being transformed into commercial entertainment sites, with the "Devbhoomi" culture being eroded.
He called on followers of Indian culture, especially Shankaracharyas and saints, to speak out against what he termed the erosion of cultural values. Joshi urged the federal and Uttarakhand governments to ban such events and preserve the sanctity of the pilgrimage sites.
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