At the ‘Karnataka State Second Temple Convention’, over 800 temple trustees resolved to promote religious education through temples

Bengaluru – The 2-day ‘Karnataka State Second Temple Convention’ organised by the Karnataka Mandir Mahasangh and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, successfully concluded at the Gangamma Thimmayya Convention Hall, Basaveshwar Nagar, Bengaluru.

During the event, the Sanatan Panchang Android App 2025 was released. This App provides daily updates, Almanac details, Auspicious timings, Festivals, Spiritual articles, Ayurveda tips, and valuable resources on Dharma education. After this, the eBook ‘Follow Ayurveda and Stay Healthy Without Medicines’ was released. Given here are select highlights of the speeches of dignitaries.

Only when Government interference from temples is withdrawn, society can advance ! : H.H. Swami Abhinava Shankara Bharati Mahaswamiji

“We have gradually handed over social systems, justice, family, and education to the Government. As society increasingly comes under Governmental control, it has reached a state of dependency. By basing life on religious principles, we can achieve holistic progress. Only when Government interference from temples is withdrawn, society can advance”, said H.H. Swami Abhinava Shankara Bharati Mahaswamiji of Kudali Sringeri Mahasamsthana in His guidance to the attendees.

World peace is possible only when we abide by Dharma ! : Pujya Siddhalinga Swamiji

Temples can play a vital role in fostering culture. Activities such as Vedic recitations, collective prayers, and Yajnas in temples and Mathas should raise awareness. Dharma upholds universal peace and human values, making global welfare achievable. Guided by the motto, ‘Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu’ (Meaning : May all beings, everywhere, be free and happy)”, said Pujya Siddhalinga Swamiji of Skandeshwara Swami Temple while emphasizing the need to protect Dharma.

Awareness is essential to preserve Hindu culture ! : Veda Brahma Sri Indracharya

Highlighting the significance of Hindu religious awareness, Veda Brahma Sri Indracharya stressed the importance of preserving and promoting Hindu Dharma and culture through temple activities.

Why does India have a Waqf Board when Pakistan and Bangladesh do not have a Sanatan Board ? : Mr Sunil Ghanwat

“The sacred land of temples is being taken over by the Waqf Board through oppressive laws. The Waqf Board can issue a notice and claim any land, public or private. In Karnataka alone, the Waqf Board has laid claim to around 25,000 acres of land, with unauthorised acquisitions occurring across India. Nationwide, the Waqf Board controls 9.5 lakh acres of land”, said Mr Sunil Ghanwat (Coordinator of Mandir Mahasangh) while calling for the protection of temples from Waqf encroachments by updating and safeguarding temple documents and records.