VHP appeals for restoration of old temples in villages

Prayagraj: Now that the construction work of the Ram temple at Ayodhya is going on in full swing, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called upon its members and the common man to take the lead in the restoration and proper functioning of the temples located in their respective villages and localities.
The initiative, which is being touted as a milestone in the restoration and proper functioning of several big and small temples, located in villages and various localities, would start from Kashi Prant by the VHP. After the successful launch, the campaign would be run across the country. The draft of the same was placed and discussed at a meeting of VHP, held at the VHP’s provincial office in Prayagraj on Sunday. During the meeting, the national vice president of VHP and general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Champat Rai was also present.
The regional organisation secretary of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Gajendra, said that people from all over the country supported the Shri Ram temple being built in Ayodhya and this sequence continues even now. “The organisation believes that along with Ayodhya, the temple of each village and locality should also be equally grand and should become the centre of faith and religious rights of the people. For this, the VHP workers and office bearers will select a temple in their respective areas and start the process of its restoration”, he said.
In this context, along with taking the help of the local people, the organisation will also cooperate with its resources. If there is any difficulty in the maintenance of the temple, then the workers of the organisation will cooperate in that too, he said. The help rendered by VHP, would be in all aspects, be it financially, physically or ideologically.
The office bearer further informed that the temples, which will be renovated with the help of the local people and the organisation, will be used to discuss the problems being faced by the local people along with doing Satsang. Such a temple can also become the centre of ‘family Satsang started by VHP.
An action plan for the Gaushalas to be operated in the area will also be prepared from these temples as these will emerge as a communication centre of ‘Sanatan culture’. The message of harmony in society will also be given through these temples. It will play an important role in the integration of Hindus, he added.
The block-level group of VHP, which is presently active in the given area, will also look after the work related to the temple as no other officer or worker of VHP will be given any responsibility for this.
VHP officials say that issues like conversion and ‘love jihad’ were also discussed and it was decided that there is a need to take concrete steps to bring public awareness about this and to curb it.