{
  "id": 20191792,
  "title": "VHP To Train One Crore Hindu Families In Panchopachar Puja Across India; Over Two Lakh Families Targeted In Maharashtra And Goa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/vhp-to-train-one-crore-hindu-families-in-panchopachar-puja-across",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T15:03:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/vhp-to-train-one-crore-hindu-families-in-panchopachar-puja-across-india-over-two-lakh-families-targeted-in-maharashtra-and-goa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) aims to train one crore Hindu families in Panchopachar Puja across India in honor of its former General Secretary, Ashok Singhal. Maharashtra and Goa have been identified as key regions, with over two lakh families targeted for free training. The two-hour training sessions will cover mantras, offerings, and rituals. The campaign is set to conclude on Vijayadashami, October 9, 2027. Each VHP province has been tasked with training at least 50,000 families. Teachers, students, homemakers, and community members are encouraged to volunteer for the training sessions, which will be held weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Major weekly centers are expected to conduct at least 40 classes annually.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) plans to teach daily Panchopachar Puja to one crore families across India as part of the birth centenary celebrations of its former General Secretary, Ashok Singhal, who led the organisation for over 20 years. In Maharashtra and Goa, more than two lakh Hindu families, irrespective of caste or tribal background, will be offered free training. Campaign To…",
  "key_points": [
    "VHP plans to train one crore Hindu families in Panchopachar Puja across India.",
    "Maharashtra and Goa target over two lakh families for free training sessions.",
    "Training to conclude on Vijayadashami, October 9, 2027."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}