‘Baazaru sanskriti’: Murli Manohar Joshi slams ‘DJ event’ at Badrinath
Murli Manohar Joshi urged the Centre and the Uttarakhand government to ban such events and uphold the sanctity of "Devbhoomi".
Bharatiya Janta Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi has condemned the hosting of a cultural festival at Badrinath, a revered Hindu shrine, which included music events and a DJ concert. Joshi argued that such festivities contravene the cultural norms of the sacred site and are disrespectful to the holy environment. In a statement on social media, Joshi asserted that permitting a music concert and DJ event at Badrinath Dham is an affront to the sanctity of the shrine and a violation of the cultural decorum.
He reminded that even blowing a conch shell is prohibited in the area, and that the presence of thousands of people dancing at high altitudes poses health risks. Joshi further pointed out that such events signify the emergence of a commercialized culture in Devbhoomi. He urged the central and state governments to intervene and prevent these events, preserving the sanctity of the region.
The veteran politician appealed to those devoted to Indian culture, especially Shankaracharyas and mahatmas, to strongly oppose the "erosion of culture." Joshi emphasized that the Himalayas are divine and the home of Lord Shankar and the source of the Ganges, and that turning them into a hub of nightlife and revelry is a grave insult to millions of Indians.
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