Completely ban the entry of Non-Hindus in the Char Dham Yatra : Mahamandaleshwar Swami Prabodhanand Giri urges Uttarakhand Govt

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Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) – Following the precedent of banning non-Hindus from entering the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Prabodhanand Giri of Juna Akhara has called upon the Uttarakhand government to enforce a similar ban for the Char Dham Yatra, allowing only Hindus to undertake the sacred pilgrimage. He made this statement during a seminar titled “The Glory of Devabhoomi (Land of the Gods)” hosted by Aaj Tak at the Swaminarayan ghat in Rishikesh. Also present were Mahant Lokesh Das and Sadhvi Jaya Bharti of Jagannath Dham, Rishikesh.

Key statements by Swami Prabodhanand Giri:

“Char Dham Yatra is a spiritual pilgrimage aimed at inner peace. These holy sites radiate a divine atmosphere, and every effort must be made to preserve it. Uttarakhand is Devabhumi — a sacred land, not a tourist spot. It must remain untouched by the disruptive intent of outsiders visiting solely for tourism.”

“The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam sends a chilling message — extremists will not allow peace on earth. But those who seek to destroy Hinduism will ultimately fall. Sanatan Dharma is eternal and indestructible.”

“The attack in Pahalgam as an attack on Dharma” — Mahant Lokesh Das

Mahant Lokesh Das declared that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam is not just violence — it is an attack on religion itself. He emphasized the need for unity among Hindus.

“Hindus elected this government for security — It must deliver” — Sadhvi Jaya Bharti

Sadhvi Jaya Bharti emphasized that true Hinduism lies in living with spiritual awareness — this is the eternal essence of India. She stated:

“Hindus have entrusted this government with power for their protection. Now the government must act decisively to guarantee the safety and dignity of Hindus across the nation.”

Editorial Perspective

Given the recurring incidents of religious hostility and anti-Hindu actions by radical elements, calls for such protective measures for Hindu pilgrims and sacred sites are increasingly being voiced. Yet, despite these realities, so-called “progressives” often ignore the aggression of such fanatics and instead target Hindus who demand protective action — an irony not lost on observers.