Tue Dec 24 14:53:46 UTC 2024: ## Swami Ramabhadracharya Distancing Himself from Bhagwat’s Remarks on Temples and Mosques

**Mumbai, December 24 (IANS)** – Prominent spiritual leader Swami Ramabhadracharya has distanced himself from recent comments made by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat regarding temple-mosque disputes. While Bhagwat suggested that certain individuals exploit such issues for political gain, Ramabhadracharya clarified that these were Bhagwat’s personal opinions and do not represent the views of Hinduism. He emphasized that Bhagwat’s leadership is within the RSS, not Hinduism itself.

Ramabhadracharya reiterated his commitment to restoring ancient Hindu temples where evidence supports their existence, highlighting this as a crucial aspect of cultural and religious preservation. He also condemned the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, urging Hindu unity. Furthermore, he called on the Indian government, specifically Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to take a stronger stance against the persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

The Swami’s remarks were made during a seven-day Ram Katha event in Mumbai, where he also expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, praising it as a celebration of Hindu culture and spirituality. The festival is scheduled to begin on January 13, 2025.

**(Note: The final paragraph of the original text regarding Nagaland’s priorities in 2025 is unrelated to the core topic and has been omitted from this news article summary.)**

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