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Topic: Shankaracharya

‘Anyone identifying with Babur is an invader,’ Shankaracharya Swami reacts to Humayun Kabir’s ‘Babri’ remarks

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj added they have no objection to the construction of a masjid, but if they name it after Babar, they will react accordingly.

Shankaracharya who criticised Ram temple event slams BJP over cow slaughter. ‘PM, President not Hindus’

In Lucknow on the 2nd day of the ‘Gau Dhvaj Sthapna Bharat Yatra’, Jyotirmath shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand says the BJP has a dual character, the yatra was stopped in Nagaland.

After Matoshree visit, Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath says Uddhav is a ‘victim of betrayal’

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati says Uddhav Thackeray was 'deceived' and that pain of those affected by this betrayal will not ease until Shiv Sena (UBT) chief becomes CM again.

Thousands throng Shankaracharya temple for Maha Shivratri — ‘coupled Kashmir with terror, not anymore’

Shankaracharya temple on hilltop overlooking Srinagar was decked up with flowers and lights, as devotees praised improved security situation in valley after abrogation of Article 370.

How drama unfolded as Varanasi cops stopped Shankaracharya from carrying out parikrama of Gyanvapi

Pontiff’s office submitted letter requesting permission to carry out parikrama around Gyanvapi complex, maintaining that police & local admin can’t determine nature of place of worship.

Ayodhya victory is BJP’s. Shankaracharyas should focus on divisions in Hindu society instead

Seers can't overlook Ayodhya's significance in galvanising and uniting the Hindu society. They should play a leading role in future events or risk losing support of their devotees.

In spotlight over Ram temple event, the Shankaracharyas & their long tryst with politics

Shankaracharyas’ influence has often been felt in politics, including in matters concerning Ram temple. Some have been close to Congress & relations with BJP haven’t always been smooth. 

‘No dharm, only politics’ — Congress on incomplete Ram temple consecration, cites Shankaracharyas

Two days after its top party leaders declined invitation to the 22 January ceremony, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said devotees would not accept political interference in such an event.

Varanasi’s mini-Tamil Nadus live in mutts, family shivalayas and stories of saints

Centuries-old cultural connection between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu has resurfaced in public conversations since PM Modi inaugurated the Kashi Tamil Sangamam at BHU recently.

Adi Shankaracharya was sent in response to Buddha to bring people’s faith back to god

In ‘Icons of Grace’, Nityanand Charan Das writes about how Buddha and Shankaracharya were both part of the same divine mission.

On Camera

‘If we don’t cross tonight’—How Lt Col Hanut Singh led the charge at 1971 Battle of Basantar

The victory at Basantar exemplified the sterling character of Lt Gen Hanut Singh. His regiment, Poona Horse, rose to the moment under his command and accomplished the mission.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.