Temple Preservation: Preserving the Soul of Bharat; Founding of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation 2026/06/29  Sai Srinivas https://bharatobserver.in/temple-preservation-preserving-the-soul-of-bharat/ For thousands of years, temples have stood at the heart of India’s civilizational journey. They are far more than magnificent monuments or places where rituals are performed—they are living institutions that have nurtured spirituality, safeguarded knowledge, inspired art, and strengthened communities across generations. Every temple represents a repository of history, devotion, architecture, music, philosophy, and collective memory, making it an integral part of India’s cultural identity. However, many of these sacred institutions face unprecedented challenges today. Years of administrative control, financial hardship, encroachments, neglect, and diminishing community support have left numerous temples struggling to survive. Across villages and towns, many shrines that once resonated with daily prayers now remain closed due to the absence of priests or basic resources. Others have deteriorated through lack of maintenance, while valuable temple lands have faced illegal encroachments. Why Temple Preservation Is Essential Temples are among the oldest continuously functioning institutions in the world. For centuries, they have served as the spiritual, cultural, educational, and social centers of Hindu life. Every aspect of temple tradition—from daily rituals and annual festivals to classical art forms and community service—contributes to preserving an ancient civilization that continues to thrive in the modern era. Traditionally, the temples have served as the nucleus of social life. A temple is not simply a place where devotees offer prayers. It is where children learn their first prayers, where families celebrate important milestones, where scholars impart knowledge, where artists find inspiration, and where sacred knowledge is transmitted from one generation to the next. Temples also support priests, artisans, musicians, sculptors, flower vendors, and countless others whose livelihoods remain closely connected to these institutions. Markets often developed around temple towns, making these sacred spaces not only spiritual centers but also engines of local economic and cultural growth. When temples become neglected, the impact extends far beyond their physical deterioration. Ancient traditions begin to disappear, festivals lose their significance, younger generations become disconnected from their heritage, and entire communities gradually lose an important part of their identity. The restoration of temples represents the revival of an entire cultural ecosystem that has sustained Indian civilization for millennia. The preservation of temples, therefore, extends far beyond restoring ancient buildings. It represents a commitment to protecting India’s civilizational heritage, ensuring that future generations inherit not only magnificent structures but also the values, traditions, and spiritual wisdom they embody. Protecting temples is, ultimately, an investment in preserving India’s spiritual heritage, historical continuity, and cultural confidence. The Founding of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation Recognizing the urgent need to preserve Hindu heritage, the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) was established in 2006 under the leadership of Shri Dr. Prakasha Rao Velagapudi. The organization was founded with a clear purpose—to protect, preserve, promote, and strengthen Hindu culture, temples, religious institutions, and Sanatana Dharma both within Bharat and across the global Hindu community. From its inception, GHHF adopted a philosophy centered on meaningful action. Rather than limiting itself to discussions or symbolic initiatives, the Foundation committed itself to practical, grassroots efforts capable of creating measurable and lasting change. GHHF has spent nearly two decades implementing programs that directly benefit temples, priests, children, women, villages, and communities. Today, the Foundation carries out sixteen continuous grassroots initiatives across ten states in Bharat. These initiatives address a broad spectrum of needs, including temple preservation, Grama Devata restoration, Bala Samskara education, Ghar Wapasi, priest welfare, environmental conservation, humanitarian relief, women’s empowerment, animal welfare, and cultural awareness. Together, these programs reflect a comprehensive approach to preserving Sanatana Dharma while strengthening the social fabric of Hindu society. GHHF’s Approach to Protecting and Strengthening Hindu Institutions The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) is guided by a clear and comprehensive approach centered on the protection, preservation, promotion, and long-term maintenance of Hindu culture, temples, mutts, peethams, endowments, trusts, and all other associated religious and cultural institutions across the world. This vision is rooted in the belief that Hindu institutions form an essential part of a living civilization and must be safeguarded in their original spirit, purpose, and autonomy. To achieve this objective, GHHF commits itself to taking necessary and appropriate non-violent actions in response to laws, policies, or administrative practices introduced by governments, individuals, or organizations that may adversely impact Hindu temples, religious traditions, or institutional autonomy. The Foundation emphasizes peaceful, lawful, and democratic means of engagement while ensuring that concerns affecting Hindu institutions are addressed through constitutional and public platforms. A central pillar of this approach is the pursuit of legal remedies to restore and protect the independence of Hindu temples and institutions. GHHF advocates for legal measures aimed at challenging the sale, auction, or transfer of temple properties by state authorities, as well as opposing any takeover or administrative control of temples and their lands by governmental bodies. It also raises concerns regarding policies that enable encroachment or unauthorized occupation of temple lands and supports lawful efforts to remove such encroachments and restore temple properties to their rightful purpose. Another important aspect of this approach is ensuring that the financial resources generated by temples and temple lands are used exclusively for the preservation, maintenance, and development of Hindu temples and cultural activities. The Foundation strongly advocates against the diversion of temple revenues toward unrelated purposes and emphasizes that these resources must remain dedicated to religious and cultural upliftment. GHHF also works to address broader policy concerns by challenging subsidies or state support that may be extended selectively on the basis of religion. It raises awareness regarding the need for equitable treatment of all religious institutions and questions legal frameworks that appear to create disparities in the administration of religious endowments. In particular, it seeks constitutional review of existing endowment laws that govern Hindu temples, arguing that such institutions should not remain under exclusive state control. A long-term vision of the Foundation includes pursuing legal clarity on the independence of Hindu temples at the highest judicial levels, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that temples across India function autonomously, free from administrative control that is not aligned with their religious character. This vision is based on the principle that all religious institutions should enjoy equal independence in their management and operations. In addition to legal advocacy, GHHF actively supports the restoration, renovation, and construction of Hindu temples wherever communities express interest and involvement. It encourages local participation in rebuilding temple ecosystems and strengthening devotional practices, ensuring that temples remain active centers of faith and cultural life. The Foundation also engages in building broader awareness about the importance of temple autonomy and cultural preservation. Through engagement with community leaders, public platforms, and like-minded organizations, it seeks to bring these issues into mainstream discussion and encourage informed dialogue at social and political levels. Media outreach, educational initiatives, and public engagement are also used to highlight concerns regarding temple administration and cultural preservation. At its core, GHHF’s approach is driven by the belief that Hindu temples and institutions should be managed by the communities they serve, without unnecessary external interference. It draws attention to the need for autonomy similar to that enjoyed by other religious institutions, emphasizing that temples are living centers of faith and must retain their spiritual and cultural integrity. Two Decades of Temple Preservation and Grassroots Activities Over the past two decades, the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) has undertaken a wide spectrum of initiatives dedicated to the protection, preservation, promotion, and revival of Hindu temples, cultural traditions, and grassroots religious life across India and beyond. These initiatives reflect a continuous effort to revive temple culture, strengthen rural religious life, and rebuild community participation around sacred institutions that form the backbone of Hindu civilization. A central component of this work is the Temple Preservation Initiative, under which multiple restoration and revival efforts have been carried out for Grama Devata temples. These village deity temples are regarded as guardians of rural communities and are deeply embedded in local cultural and spiritual identity. Through this initiative, more than forty-five Grama Devata temples have been renovated to preserve ancient traditions and ensure their continuity. In addition, approximately sixty Grama Devata temples in total have been either newly constructed or restored, strengthening village-level worship systems and reviving traditional practices that had weakened over time. Closely connected to this is the Sponsor a Priest initiative, through which unemployed priests are supported to restart worship in temples that had previously been closed due to financial difficulties. This program has played a critical role in restoring daily rituals and reactivating temple ecosystems. Priests supported under this initiative are not limited to ritual duties; they actively engage with village families by visiting households, inviting them to participate in temple activities, organizing bhajans, and teaching sacred mantras, thereby rebuilding community participation around temple worship. Across its broader historical journey, GHHF’s work has evolved in multiple phases. From its founding in 2006 in the United States under the leadership of Shri Dr. Prakasha Rao Velagapudi, the organization committed itself to the protection of Hindu temples, the safeguarding of Sanatana Dharma, and the global promotion of Hindu culture. Between 2006 and 2007, GHHF initiated global advocacy efforts, including demonstrations and awareness programs highlighting concerns related to state control over Hindu temples. From 2007 to 2009, the organization undertook large-scale Maha Padayatras across hundreds of villages in multiple districts, which played a major role in awakening rural Hindu society to the importance of temple autonomy and cultural self-respect. From 2010 to 2014, the Foundation focused on preventing encroachment and illegal occupation of temple lands. During this period, sacred sites were protected from illegal takeover, unauthorized constructions were stopped, and neglected temples were brought back into public focus. This phase marked a strong emphasis on legal and ground-level intervention to safeguard temple properties. From 2012 onwards, GHHF expanded its cultural outreach significantly. It organized international symposiums, film festivals, children’s drawing competitions, and river-based devotional initiatives such as Godavari Aarti and Krishna Aarti. Many of these initiatives gained official recognition and contributed to reviving public engagement with Hindu traditions. Between 2015 and 2019, the Foundation strengthened its grassroots presence by expanding Bala Samskara Kendras, restoring Grama Devata temples, and reviving daily dharmic practices in rural communities. These efforts helped reconnect younger generations with Hindu scriptures, values, and cultural identity while restoring temple-centered village life. During the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2021, GHHF provided large-scale humanitarian support. Annadanam was distributed to more than two lakh people, priests were supported with dry rations and financial assistance, and hospitals received essential medical equipment including oxygen generators and ventilators during the crisis. In the subsequent phase between 2022 and 2023, the Foundation intensified its efforts to protect the sanctity of major pilgrimage centers, particularly Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur. It exposed irregularities, submitted official representations to authorities, and increased public awareness regarding the preservation of these sacred spaces. In 2024, GHHF campaigned extensively for the declaration of Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as Punya Kshetras. The organization further expanded its advocacy through press conferences, public awareness campaigns, protest rallies, international outreach, and initiatives highlighting issues concerning persecuted Hindu communities, including those in Bangladesh. At present, GHHF operates across ten states in Bharat and conducts sixteen continuous grassroots activities. These include Ghar Wapasi initiatives supported by more than thirty full-time Pracharaks, who work to prevent forced conversions and assist individuals wishing to return voluntarily to Hindu Dharma. The organization also operates 175 Bala Samskara Kendras, which collectively educate more than 4,500 children in Sanatana values, scriptures, cultural traditions, and spiritual heritage. More than sixty Grama Devata temples have been renovated or reconstructed under these programs, ensuring the revival and continuation of village deity traditions. Through the Sponsor a Priest initiative and the Dhupa Deepa Naivedyam program, over one thousand financially weak temples have been enabled to resume daily worship and ritual practices. In addition, GHHF supports more than twenty-five Gaushalas dedicated to cattle welfare, conducts animal protection initiatives, organizes summer water distribution programs, plants thousands of trees, distributes eco-friendly Ganesh idols, and runs tailoring training programs to empower women economically and socially. Temples are further strengthened through the provision of microphone systems that support bhajans, devotional singing, and collective worship activities. Alongside these cultural initiatives, the organization continues to carry out flood relief operations, disaster response work, animal welfare activities, and broader humanitarian service whenever required. Beyond these continuous initiatives, GHHF has also conducted two major Pada Yatras to raise awareness about temple protection. It has also contributed to the protection of sacred ecological and religious spaces, including safeguarding kurmas (tortoises) at Sri Kurmam Temple in Srikakulam and preventing the conversion of a sacred site in Katrenapalem into a non-Hindu place of worship. Additionally, the organization has engaged in dialogue with government representatives, including organizing a meeting with Shri C. Ramachandraiah, former Endowment Minister, in Dallas, Texas. Preserving the Living Legacy of Sanatana Dharma The preservation of temples is ultimately the preservation of India’s civilizational identity. Every restored shrine, every revived festival, every child educated in Sanatana values, and every village temple brought back to life contributes to the continuity of an ancient cultural tradition that has endured for thousands of years. As India continues to evolve, the need to preserve its spiritual heritage becomes even more significant. The protection of temples and traditions is not confined to institutions alone; it is a collective commitment that belongs to every individual who values cultural heritage. The work of restoring temples, supporting priests, educating children, and strengthening communities contributes not only to cultural preservation but also to the continuity of a civilization that has endured for millennia. Through sustained effort, community participation, and unwavering dedication, the living legacy of Sanatana Dharma can continue to thrive, guiding future generations while preserving the sacred foundations of India’s civilizational identity. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

Severe weather changes and harsh cold in the dense forest regions often bring immense hardship to the residents of remote tribal villages, with the elderly and young children suffering the most during freezing nights. During a recent extensive tour of the Agency areas in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district, the representatives of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) witnessed this difficult reality firsthand. While our North Andhra District In-charge, Sri Thota Ramakrishna Garu, and Alluri Sitharama Raju District Coordinator, Sri Subba Reddy Garu, constantly monitor the needs of these villages, a major service initiative was launched under the guidance of the National General Secretary, Sri Rajesh Thunuguntla Garu, who personally participated in this tour to alleviate the struggles of the tribal people. To help them endure the freezing weather, Revadikota village in Gurtedu Mandal and Peda Geddada village in Rampachodavaram Mandal were selected, and 200 high-quality blankets were distributed free of cost to the resident tribal families on behalf of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation. Upon receiving the blankets, the tribal residents expressed boundless joy and opened up about the challenges they face due to religious conversion networks in their areas. They shared with heavy hearts that conversion groups frequently attempt to convert them by offering small enticements and exploiting their innocence. However, they proudly declared that despite facing numerous hardships, they refuse to abandon their ancestral Hindu tribal culture and traditions. They confidently added that if spiritual organizations like GHHF stand by them as a pillar of support, they will remain even more resilient and strongly protect their Dharma against all odds. The residents expressed their deep gratitude and showered blessings upon the GHHF team for coming deep into the forests to provide warmth in these cold times. The grassroots communities highly lauded the efforts of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, stating that the organization’s services are truly unforgettable, as it is not only protecting Hindu Dharma but also uplifting the underprivileged tribal families with profound humanity.  Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1624}}

Our team was extremely happy to welcome Sri K. N. Vaidyanath and his wife S.S. Subhashini, retired English teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya. Vaidyanath has worked on more than 60 feature films as a Co Director in Kannada cinema particularly in the 1980s and 1990s biggest hits, his career spans multiple genres, including drama, thriller, romance, family, action, and religious themes.  He received the Aryabhata Award for his contribution to documentaries in 2003 and has served on the Karnataka State Film Awards committee as well as the advisory panel of the Central Board of Film Certification. K N Vaidyanath has directed 2 Kannada movies : Dandanayaka in 2000 and  Talaq Talaq Talaq, released in 2021, based on Noor Zaheer’s non-fiction novel Denied by Allah. This film explores the sensitive topic of triple talaq in Muslim marriages, portraying the emotional and social consequences for the woman involved.  The film depicts the legal and cultural implications, including the controversial nikah halala practice, and the societal pressures Noor faces as she tries to reconcile with her husband and children. A movie with a beautiful message.  If you’re looking for a thought-provoking, socially conscious drama that addresses an important topic, Talaq Talaq Talaq offers a nuanced perspective. It has  earned praise for its handling of sensitive subject matter and technical aspects. We wish him and his family the best in all his future endeavors.  Link to movie : https://youtu.be/x8T7jEKy4Y4?is=Ha-SJtc6pBFlSTfK  {{album_1623}}

S3 Foundation is planning a presentation on the richness of Sanatana Dharma. Find out why we need to go to Hindu temples, what the connection is between the human body and Hindu Temples, why apply a tilak on the forehead, why take Teertham, does god really eat Prasadam, why squat in front of Lord Ganesh, the benefits of doing Pradakshina,  why so many Gods, how to eat food, and more.  Please know that everything we do is based on science.                                         S3 Foundation 7915 Deadfall Road, Arlington, TN-38002 Email: gaushalausa@gmail.com Phone: (901)-352-0047 Web: https://gaushalausa.org

Help expand the Centers The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) is committed to bringing positive change in the lives of underprivileged Hindu women. We are empowering these women, who face many challenges due to financial difficulties, through a tailoring training program. This program not only provides skills but also encourages them to become economically independent and live with self-confidence. GHHF started two training centers – one in the Anantapur area and the second one in Nandyala. GHHF is providing training to 32 women, who will complete the program in two months.  We feel that providing tailored training to village women in India is a vital catalyst for rural development. It equips women with marketable vocational skills, generates sustainable household income, and fosters financial independence without requiring them to leave their homes or abandon traditional caregiving responsibilities.  The curriculum encompasses a range of techniques from basic sewing to advanced tailoring, along with essential entrepreneurship skills, enabling participants to either start their own sewing ventures or secure skilled employment in the textile industry. This program is a catalyst for economic empowerment and social change. It not only enhances the livelihoods of individual women but also contributes to the broader economic development of their communities. By fostering skills and entrepreneurship, the program helps break the cycle of poverty and promotes gender equality in the workforce. The profound importance of this training can be experienced in several critical areas: • Women can generate a reliable monthly income by stitching everyday garments, school uniforms, and festive wear for their communities.  • Graduates can establish their own tailoring shops, join self-help groups, or subcontract work for larger textile firms.  • Financial independence elevates a woman's status in her household, giving her a stronger voice in family and financial decisions.  • I will move women from positions of dependency to active, respected contributors in society.  • Financially independent individuals are more likely to prioritize their children’s education, reducing dropout rates and funding necessary school supplies. We Seek Your Support! • To successfully implement this valuable project, we need your support. Specifically, we require ₹3,00,000 (Three Lakh Rupees) to start a center to train women in tailoring. Each center is likely to train 16 individuals every 2-3 months. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1622}}

When I visited Newburgh, Indiana, at the invitation of Drs. Mythili and Sudheer Gurrams, I made two presentations at the Tri-State Hindu Temple.  First one on the ‘Hindu Wave. Will it survive? Is there a future for Hinduism?” The second one was about the science behind the traditions and customs we observe in Hindu Temples. We observe people applying a tilak, performing Pradakshana, witnessing Abhishekam, squatting in front of Ganesh, sipping a few drops of Teertham, listening to the chanting of Sanskrit mantras, performing Puja to the presiding deities, visiting multiple shrines, and following many other customs. Many of us keep wondering why we do all these things. Is there a meaning behind these observances, and can we explain these customs scientifically? Please read about the science behind applying Tilak on the forehead. Kumkum/Bindi / Tilak is applied in the center of the forehead or on the sixth chakra, which is located between the two eyebrows. This spot is considered the Ajneya Chakra, the Commanding center. It is believed to be the converging point of major nerves. It is the junction where the highest number of neurons meet, hence described as the most important yet sensitive area. There is spiritual and scientific significance to the concept of Kumkum/Bindu /Tilak.     The Third Eye Chakra is the center of intuition, spiritual insight, psychic abilities, and higher consciousness. It is associated with intuition, inner wisdom, clarity of thought, and spiritual insight. When balanced, it allows you to see beyond the obvious, trust your instinct, and experience a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. This Center controls the entire body. This is the only Chakra exposed to the outside, while the rest are covered by either clothes or hair. This is the chakra that makes all the decisions. It is immensely important to protect oneself from outside forces or evil eyes. Maharishi Yagnavalkya said that this position is appropriate because Shiva's third eye is located here.   In fact, our scriptures say that a forehead without a Tilak is as good as a village without a well, a country without a river, a country without justice, wealth not given away as charity, a flower without a scent, etc. The word Ajna translates to “command” or “perceive.” This reflects the idea that the third eye chakra guides our inner vision, helping us command our thoughts, choices, and insights.  After applying Tilak, pure thoughts are said to emerge. The application enhances concentration, increases spiritual energy, and wards off negative vibrations, dispelling the effects of evil eyes.  When you press the Ajneya chakra while applying Tilak, it activates the pineal and pituitary glands.  Traditionally represented by a lotus with two petals, it symbolizes the balance between intuition (Ida Nadi) and rationality (Pingala Nadi).  These spots represent the body’s vital energy centers. Applying a Tilak is a small act with massive spiritual rewards. It reminds us that our life is sacred. It keeps us grounded while we aim for the sky. Tilak is a tool for transformation. It sits right on the Ajna Chakra, or the Third Eye. This point is the seat of intuition and memory. When you apply a Tilak, you activate a chakra point, which brings a natural sense of calm. It helps you focus better and clears mental fog. Most importantly, it improves your focus and aligns your soul with higher consciousness. The Ajna Chakra is symbolized by a two-petaled lotus flower, each petal representing the Nadis (subtle energy channels) Ida and Pingala. At its center is a sacred symbol, often depicted as a downward-facing triangle or the Om symbol. The chakra's color is typically indigo or deep blue, signifying its connection to wisdom, intuition, and higher consciousness. Your pineal gland is a tiny endocrine gland in the middle of your brain that helps regulate your body's circadian rhythm by secreting the hormone melatonin. Your pineal gland’s main job is to help control the circadian (every day) cycle of sleep and wakefulness by secreting melatonin The Pituitary gland, considered the Master gland, secretes hormones that regulate various body functions. It is critical for spiritual awakening and balance. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

It is often challenging even for government officials to reach the remote tribal villages nestled deep within dense forests and hills. However, the representatives of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF), driven by the sole mission of protecting and preserving Hindu Dharma, reach out to these tribal communities continuously. While our North Andhra District In-charge, Sri Thota Ramakrishna, and Alluri Sitharama Raju District Coordinator, Sri Subba Reddy, are constantly touring these villages to support the local people, the National General Secretary of GHHF, Sri Rajesh Thunuguntla, specially dedicates his valuable time to visit these remote regions, bringing immense strength and encouragement to both the karyakartas and the residents. In continuation of these dedicated field efforts, recognizing the critical necessity and the long wait of our tribal brothers, microphone sets (PA Systems) were recently distributed to three high-priority villages during an extensive tour. These microphone sets were devoutly presented to the Sri Ramalyas for their bhajan programs in the villages of Bandigadda and Burugupalem, as well as to the local Grama Devatha Temple in Yarramreddypalem village—all located within the Y. Ramavaram Mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Upon receiving the sound systems, the tribal residents expressed their deepest gratitude with profound devotion and joy. They shared their hardships, mentioning that their income sources are extremely limited, and though they have small temples in their villages, they completely lacked the financial means to purchase a microphone set to play devotional songs during mornings and evenings or to conduct regular bhajans. They emotionally expressed that many have visited them in the past making empty promises, and since a considerable amount of time had passed since they requested this support, they assumed it was forgotten. Experiencing the GHHF representatives coming directly to their doorsteps to deliver the microphone sets felt like a beautiful, unforgettable blessing. They expressed immense happiness that an organization remembers them in these far-off forests, repeatedly visits their remote villages, and stands firmly by them to protect Hindu Dharma and preserve tribal culture and traditions. In reality, in the Agency areas where the threat of religious conversions is significantly high, a microphone set is not just a piece of equipment; it acts as the powerful voice protecting the village's cultural and spiritual identity. The morning Suprabhatam and evening devotional hymns echoing from the temples sow the seeds of Sanatana Dharma deeply into the hearts of the tribal communities. This public address system plays a crucial role in bringing people together for spiritual discourses and cultural preservation meetings, enabling bhajan mandalis to unite, sing traditional kirtans, and proudly preserve their heritage. Following the grand Girijana Samskruthi Sampradhayala Parirakshana Sabha held in the past, hundreds of requests poured in, and currently, more than 20 microphone set requests are pending from this Agency region alone. Whenever our karyakartas visit these villages, the tribal community members eagerly follow up on them. Therefore, we earnestly appeal to devout donors to come forward and sponsor microphone sets to fill these remote tribal temples with divine sound and strengthen the defense of our Dharma. These microphone sets will be respectfully presented to the respective temples directly in the names of the donors. Let us join hands to ensure that the flame of Sanatana Dharma continues to shine brightly in the hearts of our tribal brothers and sisters!  Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979     {{album_1621}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to recognize the need to preserve and protect the traditions and customs in the villages. We feel that many villagers identify with a particular Gramadevatas (Village Deities) and pray for their blessings to protect them from possible impending dangers. This is our effort to revive the sentiments and faith in Gramadevatas, who once played a significant role in unifying the entire community.  In Hindu temples, if the lamp is always lit, that light becomes a beacon of knowledge and protects those around it from falling into the darkness of ignorance. These pooja funds are given on behalf of the organization to provide a helping hand to those who have unwavering devotion to the Lord and are facing financial difficulties to serve him and to ensure the smooth running of the services in the temples. Conversion is dangerous to national security; this is not what we are saying, but history is telling the truth. Akhand Barat has already been divided by these heretical religions, and the proselytizing gangs are still trying to divide the country. Many people living in the border areas have already been converted to weaken the country's borders. As we all know, India's border region is located on most seacoasts. The people in the fishing villages along the seacoasts are being converted by using numerous allurements. To prevent this religious conversion, to continue the daily rituals in the Temple, to undertake dharmic activities to establish peace and harmony, the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is committed to providing needed puja materials such as incense, camphor, lamp, oil, wicks, and offering services have been handed over to the temples. We also run Bala Samskara Kendras through the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in several fishing villages. Grama Devatas means village Goddesses/Deities installed in the villages to protect the town, crops, calamities, and various ailments and bless the villagers with health and wealth. As we know, many Grama Devatas are in a small place in the community or village. The overwhelming majority of Grama Devatas are Goddesses with very few notable experiences. Dharma-Thakkur is a god of fertility and disease in West Bengal. Another example is Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, which is the Gramadevata in the rural villages of Maharashtra, where he is referred to as Vairavar.  Many people in villages will have darshan of Gramadevata before they go out of town or go on pilgrimage. They are worshipped on a regular basis, and offerings are made in recognition of their role as protectors of the village and preventor of numerous ailments. The names of the Gramadevatas vary from village to village. Examples of these Gramadevatas are Ganganamma, Veeramma, Poleramma, Chenchulakshmi,  Bangaramma, Bangamma, Seetalamma, Nookalamma, Mumba Devi, Gulebi, and others.  According to Sree Padma (2013), “A Gramadevata often is “at home” in the outdoors and usually symbolized aniconically in the form of a shapeless rock, a snake hole, or a tree. While she may also be seen in the form of images within more humbly constructed and appointed shrines at the edge of a village, Gramadevatas are usually worshipped directly by devotees without any Brahman priestly mediation and therefore without elaborate Sanskrit recitations….The priests and  priestesses of these Gramadevata are mostly from non-Brahminic castes and play a major cultic role only at the time of special festivals.”  Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1620}}

By. Rajesh Gooty Chairman, Advisory Committee, GHHF. HYDERABAD / FRISCO (TX) — The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) wholeheartedly welcomes and strongly endorses the Government of India’s definitive notification of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules.  For decades, our foundation has actively worked at the grassroots level to preserve, protect, and promote Hindu culture and safeguard temple integrity. We view this legislative overhaul as a monumental and long-overdue shield protecting Bharat's rich cultural fabric and national sovereignty. Through our network of Bala Samskar Kendras and extensive Ghar Wapsi initiatives, GHHF witnessed firsthand how foreign funds have been weaponized to erode indigenous faith systems. This sudden, comprehensive tightening of the FCRR framework effectively neutralizes predatory monetary channels under several key parameters: Defending Indigenous Faiths Against Proselytisation: The newly introduced dedicated schedule strictly delineates permissible religious activities—such as temple maintenance, printing of sacred scriptures, and providing amenities to pilgrims. Crucially, the rules now explicitly exclude any activity involving proselytisation or conversion.  For years, vague categories like "religious education" and "preservation of faith traditions" were exploited as fronts for foreign-funded conversions. This amendment completely chokes that deceptive pipeline. Absolute Transparency on Ultimate Donors: By forcing organizations to disclose the original, ultimate source of funds passing through complex intermediary remittance vehicles or Donor Advised Funds, the Ministry of Home Affairs has effectively ended the era of anonymous, foreign-backed demographic manipulation. Money laundering through shell identities can no longer be used to fund subversion. Neutralizing Narrative Warfare via Social Media Scrutiny: Requiring mandatory submission and continuous monitoring of all social media accounts, publications, and websites for foreign-funded entities is an exceptional security measure. This ensures that foreign wealth cannot be weaponized digitally to manufacture fake narratives, fracture social cohesion, or incite regional violence. Eliminating Foreign Interference in Civil Management: Barring associations with foreign nationals serving as key office-bearers ensures that executive control over Indian civil society remains strictly in the hands of citizens and those of Indian origin (OCI/PIO). Furthermore, enforcing strict field audits and a mandatory 75% utilization rate before subsequent fund releases will permanently wipe out phantom shell operations and dormant NGOs. The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation stands firmly with Union Government in ensuring absolute compliance with these sovereign safeguards. This amendment does not impact legitimate international charity; rather, it guarantees that foreign capital entering India’s social sector is never again used as a weapon to fracture the social and spiritual fabric of Sanatan Dharma. Official Stance: GHHF calls upon all culturally conscious organizations and trusts to actively monitor local implementations of these new regulations, ensuring that our tribal communities, indigenous traditions, and heritage shrines are forever safe from foreign-funded demographic aggression.  

Shyama Prasad Mookherjee (6 July 1901 – 23 June 1953) was an Indian barrister, educationalist, politician, Hindutva activist, and a minister in the state and national governments, appointed by Nehru even after opposing the Congress Party. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was responsible for the Ministry of Industry and Supply in the Jawaharlal Nehru cabinet. However, differences soon arose between him and Nehru, compelling Shyama Prasad Mookerjee to leave the Congress and form his own party, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee had a flourishing political career even before his stint as a congressman. He served as the Finance Minister of Bengal and was a major spokesman for the Hindus in Bengal through the Hindu Mahasabha. Political Journey Shyama Prasad Mookerjee entered into active politics after the end of his term as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. He joined the Indian National Congress, from where he was elected to the Legislative Council of Bengal. However, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the legislative council after only a year in office in support of Congress's decision to boycott the legislature. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee decided to contest elections as an independent candidate after his resignation. He won the elections and assumed office as the Finance Minister of the Bengal province for the term 1941-1942. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee protested against the communalist and separatist ideas propagated by Muslim League leader Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Jinnah wanted a separate Muslim state, a condition that Shyama Prasad Mookerjee decided to protest against.  He gradually became popular as a spokesman for Hindus in Bengal, and after he joined the Hindu Mahasabha, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was appointed its President in the year 1944. However, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee soon realized that all that the Muslim League promoted was communal disharmony. He realized the futility of compromising with the Muslim League and being a part of a Muslim-dominated state. Therefore, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee no longer protested against separation; he spoke in favor of the partition of Bengal in 1946, saying that the Muslims could live in a separate state of East Pakistan. Later, it was the Hindus who were blamed for violence when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic. The Hindu Mahasabha, of which Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was the president, came under attack after the assassination and was highly criticized.  While Jawaharlal Nehru had forwarded an invitation to the Pakistan Prime Minister to discuss issues on minority commissions and minority rights, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was of the opinion that Pakistan was responsible for the influx of refugees from East Bengal in West Bengal. He even believed that the violence that was meted out to Hindus in East Pakistan was the result of Pakistan's support to the government of the country. Though Jawaharlal Nehru was prepared to appease Pakistan, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee refused to relent from his beliefs and thus quit the Congress. For his act, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was hailed as a hero of West Bengal.  Shyama Prasad Mookerjee formed the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) on October 21, 1951, after his fallout with Jawaharlal Nehru. The BJS supported Hindu nationalism in the country. It stood for free-market economies, as opposed to the socialist economic policies pursued by Jawaharlal Nehru. However, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee did not believe in discriminating against the Muslims, and as such, he practiced the same civil code for both the Hindus and the Muslims. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee repeatedly spoke out against the ritual of cow slaughter, followed by the Muslims, and the special favors given to the Muslim majority state, Jammu and Kashmir. There was a rule during that point in time which prevented any Indian, including the President of India, from entering Jammu and Kashmir without the permission of the Prime Minister of the state. The 1952 general elections in the country saw Shyama Prasad Mookerjee and the BJS winning three seats in the Parliament. Protesting against the rule applicable in Jammu and Kashmir, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee visited Kashmir in 1953 and crossed the border without the permission of the state's authorities, thus facing arrest on May 11, 1953.  Death Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was taken under house arrest on May 11, 1953. Keeping him locked inside a decrepit house did not help to improve his pleurisy and coronary problems, which he was already suffering from. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was taken to the hospital in June and treated with penicillin in spite of repeated warnings to the medical authorities about his allergy to penicillin. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee died while he was in hospital under mysterious circumstances. He was declared dead on June 23, 1953, and though many, including his mother, wanted explanations and independent inquiries into the death, Jawaharlal Nehru clearly refused their demands, saying that once death was declared, there could be no mystery. The Hindu nationalist thus died a controversial death. Your donations are appreciated: By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1619}}