Amit Shah visits renowned Sivagiri mutt in Kerala
8 years, 9 months ago

Amit Shah visits renowned Sivagiri mutt in Kerala

India TV News  

Thiruvananthapuram: BJP chief Amit Shah today visited Sivagiri Mutt at Varkala, a major spiritual centre of the backward Ezhava community, established by Kerala's renowned 20th century saint-social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. Shah, accompanied by BDJS supremo Thushar Vellappally and former BJP state president V Muraleedharan, visited the hillock mutt, located about 50 km from here, after attending a set of crucial party leadership meetings in the state capital. He offered obeisance at the maha samadhi mandapam, the final resting place of the Guru and met veteran swami Prakashananda, President of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust. Established by Narayana Guru who propagated the message of "One Caste, One Religion and One God for Mankind", the Sivagiri Mutt is a major spiritual-cum-pilgrim centre of the backward Ezhava community in Kerala.

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Temples and mutts are also centres of social change, says Vice-President
2 months, 1 week ago

Temples and mutts are also centres of social change, says Vice-President

The Hindu  

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that temples and mutts are not just centres of religion but also centres that initiate social change. Lauding the contribution of the seer of Navagratha Tirtha, Sri Gunadhar Nandi Maharaj, the Vice-President said that places like Navagraha Tirtha are platforms for equality and co-existence. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi …

Over 32 lakh pilgrims visited Sabarimala hill shrine
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 32 lakh pilgrims visited Sabarimala hill shrine

New Indian Express  

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For Guru, Sivagiri pilgrimage was an experiment with truth: M B Rajesh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

For Guru, Sivagiri pilgrimage was an experiment with truth: M B Rajesh

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sree Narayana Guru envisaged Sivagiri pilgrimage as an experiment with truth to make life better, Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh said on Monday. The pilgrimage is based on eight sectors, including education, agriculture, and technology, that are linked with human life,” he said in his address at the meeting as part of 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage at Sivagiri. Leader …

INTERVIEW | ‘Casteism still deep-rooted in Kerala society’, says Swami Satchidananda
1 year, 1 month ago

INTERVIEW | ‘Casteism still deep-rooted in Kerala society’, says Swami Satchidananda

New Indian Express  

A spiritual leader who treads the path of Sree Narayana Guru, Swami Satchidananda has always held distinct views on social developments in the state. Swami Satchidananda speaks to TNIE on his decision to stay away from the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, why he believes casteism is still deep-rooted in the state, claims of Kerala being a politically enlightened state, caste …

Amit Shah to visit Karnataka, MP and Bihar from today
2 years, 1 month ago

Amit Shah to visit Karnataka, MP and Bihar from today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will undertake a visit to Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar from Thursday during which he will address public meetings and participate in other programmes, including an interactive session in Bengaluru, a tribal congregation in Satna and a meet of farmers and labourers in Patna. Shah's visit to the three politically crucial states from …

Will not compromise on national security for good relations with our neighbours: Rajnath Singh
2 years, 2 months ago

Will not compromise on national security for good relations with our neighbours: Rajnath Singh

India Today  

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Rahul Gandhi begins 4th day of Kerala leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra on spiritual note
2 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi begins 4th day of Kerala leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra on spiritual note

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday commenced the Bharat Jodo Yatra on a spiritual note by paying his respects to renowned philosopher and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt here. At Sivagiri Mutt, Gandhi met the swamis there and offered prayers to the saint reformer before commencing the fourth day of the Kerala leg of the Congress …

Why Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah are making a beeline for Siddaganga Mutt
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah are making a beeline for Siddaganga Mutt

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi cisited the Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru, Karnataka. BJP president Amit Shah meeting the then chief pontiff of Siddaganga Mutt Shivakumara Swamiji, in Tumakuru. The mutt also runs about 126 educational institutes all over the state and is said to be providing free education to more than 9000 poor students without discrimination of caste and …

After Poll Win in 4 States, BJP Draws Roadmap for Karnataka 2023; Amit Shah to Visit Siddaganga Mutt
2 years, 11 months ago

After Poll Win in 4 States, BJP Draws Roadmap for Karnataka 2023; Amit Shah to Visit Siddaganga Mutt

News 18  

Riding on the wave of victory in four of the five state assemblies, the central leadership of the BJP has now turned their focus towards Karnataka, which is expected to go to polls in 2023. Union home minister Amit Shah’s visit to the southern state is being seen as the party top brass’ early steps towards drawing the election road …

Amit Shah to Visit Siddaganga Mutt, Attend Karnataka BJP Core Committee on April 1
2 years, 11 months ago

Amit Shah to Visit Siddaganga Mutt, Attend Karnataka BJP Core Committee on April 1

News 18  

Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah will have a series of engagements in Karnataka on April 1, including a visit to a prominent Lingayat Mutt and attending the ruling BJP's core committee, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday. Later in the day, Shah will be in Bengaluru to participate in the Sahakara Sammelana at the palace grounds, …

Karnataka elections: BJP President Amit Shah to reach out to Lingayat community
7 years ago

Karnataka elections: BJP President Amit Shah to reach out to Lingayat community

Op India  

BJP President Amit Shah today met Shivakumara Swami of the Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkur, Karnataka, in an attempt to win back the Lingayat community support in the poll-bound state. #WATCH: BJP President Amit Shah met Shivakumara Swami of Siddaganga Mutt in Karnataka’s Tumkur pic.twitter.com/jEn8rscZ9c — ANI March 26, 2018 Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had recommended separate religion tag for …

Amit Shah in Karnataka: BJP president visits Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkur as part of party's charm offensive before Assembly election
7 years ago

Amit Shah in Karnataka: BJP president visits Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkur as part of party's charm offensive before Assembly election

Firstpost  

Amit Shah will tour Karnataka for two days starting Monday as the party seeks to win back the Lingayat vote bank ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections. BJP president Amit Shah met Shivakumara Swami of the Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkur on Monday as part of his two-day Karnataka tour. The BJP president is in the state as part of his …

Amit Shah on two-day Karnataka tour from tomorrow, to visit Lingayat and Dalit mutts
7 years ago

Amit Shah on two-day Karnataka tour from tomorrow, to visit Lingayat and Dalit mutts

Firstpost  

BJP president Amit Shah will be touring Karnataka for two days from Monday during which he will visit mutts associated with the Lingayat and Dalit communities. New Delhi: BJP president Amit Shah will be touring Karnataka for two days from Monday during which he will visit mutts associated with the Lingayat and Dalit communities. Besides visiting a number of mutts …

Rahul Gandhi to skip tour of Udupi
7 years ago

Rahul Gandhi to skip tour of Udupi

Deccan Chronicle  

Udupi: Congress president, Rahul Gandhi, whose soft Hindutva took him to several temples and mutts during the Gujarat election and the first two stages of his Karnataka campaign, is likely to skip a visit to Udupi city during his tour of the coastal districts later this month. Congress leaders are reportedly not keen on him visiting the Udupi Krishna Mutt …

Amit Shah's visit to Karnataka: BJP leader meets Vokkaliga community leaders a day after sounding poll bugle
7 years, 7 months ago

Amit Shah's visit to Karnataka: BJP leader meets Vokkaliga community leaders a day after sounding poll bugle

Firstpost  

On the second day of his three-day visit to Karnataka ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday visited Adichunchanagiri Mutt, which is highly regarded by the dominant Vokkaliga community in the state. Bengaluru: On the second day of his three-day visit to Karnataka ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday …

Sonia Gandhi takes potshots at BJP while praising Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt
9 years, 2 months ago

Sonia Gandhi takes potshots at BJP while praising Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt

Firstpost  

In a veiled attack on the BJP, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that attempts were being made to “capture” the legacy of renowned social reformer Sree Narayana Guru by “communal ideologies and individuals” for political gain. Varkala: In a veiled attack on the BJP, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that attempts were being made to “capture” …

Kerala BJP not allying with Hindu groups: BJP
11 years, 10 months ago

Kerala BJP not allying with Hindu groups: BJP

India TV News  

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20: The BJP Monday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Sivagiri Mutt here last month should not be seen as a move to forge an alliance with Hindu groups in the state. BJP spokesperson Nirmala Seetharaman said here: "Modi visited the Sivagiri Mutt last month because he was invited. His visit should not be seen …

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