VSK TN
Kashmir is in Bharat
Nobody has any right to halt any Hindu Pilgrimage there
Central & State Govt should facilitate Kausar Naag Yaatra – VHP
New Delhi, August 2, 2014
The
traditional pilgrimage to Kausar Naag (known as Kon Sar Naag since ancient
times) has been halted due to Kashmir separatists including Hurriyat &
others. Kashmiri Pundits have been doing this pilgrimage traditionally even
before 1990 violent genocidal attacks by the separatists. In between the
pilgrimage was stalled again & again but past 4 yrs it has been underway.
J&K Govt had allowed the pilgrims to cross through Aharbal near Srinagar to
reach Kausar Naag – the highest altitude Springs pious Lake, which is the
biggest of its type. But Kashmir separatists pelted stones & today even
called for Srinagar Band. Bowing to their pressure, J&K Govt gave an excuse
of environment / pollution & withdrew its decision to allow the pilgrims.
Kashmiri Pundits are upset.
traditional pilgrimage to Kausar Naag (known as Kon Sar Naag since ancient
times) has been halted due to Kashmir separatists including Hurriyat &
others. Kashmiri Pundits have been doing this pilgrimage traditionally even
before 1990 violent genocidal attacks by the separatists. In between the
pilgrimage was stalled again & again but past 4 yrs it has been underway.
J&K Govt had allowed the pilgrims to cross through Aharbal near Srinagar to
reach Kausar Naag – the highest altitude Springs pious Lake, which is the
biggest of its type. But Kashmir separatists pelted stones & today even
called for Srinagar Band. Bowing to their pressure, J&K Govt gave an excuse
of environment / pollution & withdrew its decision to allow the pilgrims.
Kashmiri Pundits are upset.
Reacting
to these events, VHP International Working President Dr Pravin Togadia said,
“In Bharat, many faiths have many pilgrims at various places- some seasonal
& some round the yr. Usually the concerned state & the Central Govts
make all the necessary arrangements including transportation, special tents,
food, special trains & security for these pilgrims. Known examples are:
Ajmer Dargah, various Jama Mosques, Hajj, Carnivals & prayers at various
Churches in Goa, Keral, TN etc, Kashi Yaatra, 4 Dhaam Yaatra, Gaya, Maha Kumh,
Hemkund Sahib yaatra, Amritsar Golden Temple & many such. Kashmir has been
since ancient times a place where great ancient temples had been located –
Anant Naag Sun Temple, Amarnath, Kheer (Ksheer) Bhavani, Vaishno Devi,
Raghunath temple & many more. Its mention is found in Kalhan’s
‘Rajtarangini’ & ancient ‘Neel Mat’. Despite difficulties after 1990 attack
of Kashmiri Pundits by the separatists & repeated attempts of harassing /
attacking / hurting pilgrims, Hindus have been continuing with the Yaatras.
to these events, VHP International Working President Dr Pravin Togadia said,
“In Bharat, many faiths have many pilgrims at various places- some seasonal
& some round the yr. Usually the concerned state & the Central Govts
make all the necessary arrangements including transportation, special tents,
food, special trains & security for these pilgrims. Known examples are:
Ajmer Dargah, various Jama Mosques, Hajj, Carnivals & prayers at various
Churches in Goa, Keral, TN etc, Kashi Yaatra, 4 Dhaam Yaatra, Gaya, Maha Kumh,
Hemkund Sahib yaatra, Amritsar Golden Temple & many such. Kashmir has been
since ancient times a place where great ancient temples had been located –
Anant Naag Sun Temple, Amarnath, Kheer (Ksheer) Bhavani, Vaishno Devi,
Raghunath temple & many more. Its mention is found in Kalhan’s
‘Rajtarangini’ & ancient ‘Neel Mat’. Despite difficulties after 1990 attack
of Kashmiri Pundits by the separatists & repeated attempts of harassing /
attacking / hurting pilgrims, Hindus have been continuing with the Yaatras.
Yet
Kashmir separatists create intentional hurdles during these pilgrimages, be it
Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Kheer Bhavani & now Kausar Naag. It is completely
unacceptable. Kashmir belongs to Bharat & every Hindu has every right to visit
all Hindu religious / pious places there as per the faith & beliefs of each
Hindu. Using meek excuses of pollution etc are ways for the separatists to keep
Hindus away from Kashmir & it is undemocratic. If such behaviour of halting
pilgrimages spreads all over Bharat, then many other pilgrimages may get
affected, which all in Bharat have been facilitating so far.”
Kashmir separatists create intentional hurdles during these pilgrimages, be it
Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Kheer Bhavani & now Kausar Naag. It is completely
unacceptable. Kashmir belongs to Bharat & every Hindu has every right to visit
all Hindu religious / pious places there as per the faith & beliefs of each
Hindu. Using meek excuses of pollution etc are ways for the separatists to keep
Hindus away from Kashmir & it is undemocratic. If such behaviour of halting
pilgrimages spreads all over Bharat, then many other pilgrimages may get
affected, which all in Bharat have been facilitating so far.”
Dr
Togadia reminded all of the worse ever problem created by the separatists for
Amarnath Yaatra in 2008 and how all over Bharat, devotees stood up
democratically. After 60 days of agitation, Amarnath Yaatra was allowed but many
Hindus lost lives in Jammu.
Togadia reminded all of the worse ever problem created by the separatists for
Amarnath Yaatra in 2008 and how all over Bharat, devotees stood up
democratically. After 60 days of agitation, Amarnath Yaatra was allowed but many
Hindus lost lives in Jammu.
Dr Togadia appealed the J&K state Govt & the Union Govt to
immediately remove all such hurdles posed by the Kashmir separatists in Kausar
Naag & all other Yaatras in Kashmir.
immediately remove all such hurdles posed by the Kashmir separatists in Kausar
Naag & all other Yaatras in Kashmir.