Hindu Ekta Rath Yatra 2.0: 'Durga Aur Kali Banna, Burkhe Wali Nahi Banna...,' Says Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri After Sanatan Rally Reaches MP's Sagar
Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): Bageshwar Dham chief Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has once again sparked a controversy with his unfiltered remarks about Hindu marriages, and entry of outsiders into Garba pandals during Navratri. Addressing devotees during his Sanatan Hindu Ekta Rath Yatra, he urged girls to follow Hindu goddesses and suggested making outsiders drink cow urine before entering Garba…
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh: Hindu Ekta Rath Yatra 2.0, headed by Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri, has reignited controversy with his provocative comments about Hindu marriages and outsiders attending Garba events during Navratri. During his Sanatan Hindu Ekta Rath Yatra, Shastri encouraged girls to emulate Hindu goddesses Durga and Kali, urging them not to become women wearing burqas.
He also proposed that outsiders entering Garba pandals should first drink cow urine, believing it would lead them back to Hinduism. Shastri likened individuals attempting to enter Garba events under false identities to the mythical demon Kalnemi. As the Rath Yatra progressed to Garhakota in Sagar district on October 13, Shastri condemned caste discrimination, urging Hindus to unite and reject alcohol.
He emphasized maintaining unity and righteousness among young people engaged in protests, urging them to express their opinions without harming the nation's image. The procession continued through Rehli and other locations, heading towards Balaji Temple, with plans to advance towards Makronia and Banda on October 14.
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