The Irony is Sabrimala is most visited Hindu temple in Kerala,but Hindus are minority in Kerala. All the money collected from there goes to building churches all over kerala.
Samething in the case of Thirumall,one of richest temple, still the money is swindled by Christians.
No wonder, all the Secularists should be laughing all the way to bank.
RE:Sabrimala
by b k on Dec 20, 2007 02:22 PM Permalink
what a horrible observation?? Why do u put bits and pcs of such crap news which you get to hear from currupted politicians? Well, one thing is clear. Regardless to the different regions there, many ppl visit sabarimala. For example, the great malayalee singer K.J. yesudas - even if he is born as a X'tian, - he visit Sabarimala as he strongly believe in Sree Ayyappan. That doesn't mean the Devaswam board fiddle around with the "kaanikka" petty of Ayyappan. Even a devotee don't dare to act any mischief over there. This is for your information. Pls correct your wrong idea about sabarimala devotee fund! Let ayyappa bless you.
RE:Sabrimala
by Techno Savvy on Dec 20, 2007 02:34 PM Permalink
what sort of an idiot are you? Get your bloody brains checked. Hindus are in a majority in Kerala.
RE:Sabrimala
by Gee Zee on Dec 20, 2007 11:46 AM Permalink
Its a joke when you say that the Devasom Board's money is going to Christians in Kerala, and also how did you arrive at the statistics that Hindus are a minority in Kerala. Get your facts right before you pen rubbish. I guess thats asking for too much isnt it ?
RE:Sabrimala
by Suresh on Dec 20, 2007 02:29 PM Permalink
Yes, Hindus form only 22%of Kerala's population. Muslims and Chirstians form the majority, but ironically enjoy minority status.
RE:Sabrimala
by Ranjith Parakkal on Dec 20, 2007 02:38 PM Permalink
My dear Suresh, Hindu population in Kerala is around 56 % Check this wiki link .. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerala
Those who dont believe themself go to all these places.. sabarimala, mecca, velankanni or holy land. If you dont pray you get maximum peace of mind. Praying and meditation are different. Meditation is excercising you mind thru deep thinking. Pilgrimage and praying are with selfish motive. We teach our children the same.. if you bribe God with money / prayers you will pass the exam or gain prosperity in life.
RE:Dont pilgrim .... Dont pray.. get peace of mind
by sanjana on Dec 20, 2007 11:22 AM Permalink
How much do you know about good and specially about sabrimala ? Have you ever visited to all this beautiful places whichc gives lifes where you dont find within nor all this gods ask you to pay its upto you either donoate or dont. better for your life close your eyes and apologise and i am sure you get more peace of mind than uttering all this words. thanks
RE:RE:Dont pilgrim .... Dont pray.. get peace of mind
by cheriyan jacob on Dec 20, 2007 11:52 AM Permalink
mine was a blanket comment. not only about sabarimala. Gods have lots of demand these days because of extreme levels of lyfestyle. Those people around such pilgrim places and those govts make money out of it. I pity those whoc dont understand this. you know about the aravana controversy happening in kerala? about those who minting money out of it? Sit at your room itself and pray / meditate. God is with you.
RE:Dont pilgrim .... Dont pray.. get peace of mind
by rajwarsi on Dec 20, 2007 02:31 PM Permalink
good saying god is ever where so sit at one place and and think of god eg. sun think of sun and pray to god u will win ur life.
RE:Dont pilgrim .... Dont pray.. get peace of mind
by Padmanabha chinnaswamy on Dec 20, 2007 11:35 AM Permalink
It's exactly the opposite of what you say. Those who believe in themself only go to these places. Because to meet & win over the challenge posed for physical and mentl toughness. God is there always for all of us.
Just in Bakrid alone more than 25 million pilgrims from ALL COUNTRIES visit Mecca and another 20 million visit annually is less noticed, which gives me an idea how they did the work.
RE:What about Mecca in Saudi Arabia
by A.K.Rao on Dec 20, 2007 01:28 AM Permalink
Dear soma sundaram it is not 25 million pilgrims it is only 2.5 million pilgrims who visit the annual festival of Hajj.
RE:What about Mecca in Saudi Arabia
by sid samuels on Dec 20, 2007 03:01 AM Permalink
Also, Bakri Id is a term in South Asia. The correct word is Eid ul-Adha which is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's (Prophet Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael for God.
Secondly, pilgrims don't go for Eid ul-Adha, but they go for Hajj.
The article represent a very good analysis of the beliefs one has in one's religion. This is the diversity of the faith. Though the article has missed some more Names, which are also equally important. Many may differ with the article, it is that very faith that is driving the universe. Hats up to the persons who have done the study.
RE:Oops Missed
by Owl on Dec 20, 2007 02:28 PM Permalink
So many replies to your one-liner shows who has to get out of his home shell and look at the world! Ab to sudhar ja!
RE:Oops Missed
by kasak on Dec 20, 2007 07:32 AM Permalink
are u indian.i doubt it. how many states are in india?even 5th standard student is better than u.
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by Damodaran on Dec 20, 2007 11:30 AM Permalink
son of a nomad. which state r u from. do u know how many states r in India oops sorry u have not seen beyond delhi,punjab hariyana,up,bihar etc.
RE:Oops Missed
by roses dear on Dec 20, 2007 02:09 AM Permalink
Dude - where is the southern ego here. Since when did Kali Temple and Kasi become part of South India. And just so you know, Tirupati is not in Tamil Nadu, its in AP. I guess you need to know that anything south of the Vindhyas is not Tamil Nadu. Get out of rediff and go to wikipedia/google - learn about India, get back to school and have a look at the maps of India. Most importantly - get a life you uncultured insensitive egoistic piece of trash.
RE:Oops Missed
by on Dec 20, 2007 09:07 AM Permalink
Oh! get out of well and see the world u frog. South is just not tamilnadu..therez a lot more. Probably you have to go back to school or blame the teacher who has taught you. I pity you dear. If you go back and look into history Tirumala has the highest number of pilgrims visiting in the world and it recently overtook Vatican in number of pilgrims and is the richest temple in the world. Oh! u frog in the well...
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by Sudhir Athekkattil on Dec 20, 2007 11:02 AM Permalink
Friends, all of u are fallen in the lure. Ppl like Mr. Bhagwat try to make all of us outraged. And finally, they are satisfied. My humble opinion that we should not respond to these rogues who divide us as North-South Indians. I noticed that such scoundrels are always there in rediff forum from south and north India to make the space dirty with their bullshit...
RE:Oops Missed
by Sonu Madhavan on Dec 20, 2007 02:57 PM Permalink
dear first we must strive to make it the official language of India. u know Hindi is offical language of India inthe book only reality is far different
RE:Thought Tirumala
by Sami on Dec 19, 2007 10:57 PM Permalink
Akshardam Delhi has been awarded guinness book of world record for most visited temple in th world
RE:RE:Thought Tirumala
by sanjana on Dec 20, 2007 11:26 AM Permalink
I agree with you sami, might be rediff has missed that news...... Anyways one has to agree that Sabrimala has its own kind of people which any Tom Dick & Harry cant make out, until and unless one has the trust on the GREAT ALMIGHTY. THANKS
RE:RE:Thought Tirumala
by Sonu Madhavan on Dec 20, 2007 02:59 PM Permalink
dear first we must strive to make it the official language of India. u know Hindi is offical language of India inthe book only reality is far different
RE:Thought Tirumala
by Ranga on Dec 19, 2007 10:02 PM Permalink
thirumala temple is famous for money making.. you should have heard that its the richest temple in whole world..
RE:Thought Tirumala
by kishore jogadia on Dec 20, 2007 02:11 PM Permalink
Have Lord Venkateshawara told us that we should offer only expensive things to them. This all system are adopted by human being only one can offer their pure hearty prayer which is always accepted by Tirupati Balaji May Balaji give wisdom to everyone in universe
sabarimala is definitely the world's most visited holy spot,but you cannot claim this holy spot as a tourist destination.sabarimala has its own santity,one should not go there as a tourist,but should follow certain sacrifices to be at the sanctum sanctorum.
