More damage was done to the Hindu psyche and religion in independent India pursuing a Nehruvian socialism and appeasement policy than under the British. If India had accorded Hinduism the pride of place it would have become a global force in peacemaking and tolerance. India's own caste problems would have also gone. India today has no authority to control and modernize temples and pilgrimages. These could have been a wonderful spiritual experience not to talk about the economic benefits and interaction they bring among people from far and wide. India must immediately MODERNIZE all places of worship and pilgrimage where thousands and sometimes millions congregate. Just watch how develop countries control crowds and regulate temples. HIndu temples today are simply pushing and shoving with hundreds of touts bothering worshipers. These should be well educated licensed people and entry to temples should be disciplined and safe.
