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Bhagavad Gita Ban in Russia – Nothing but Religious Intolerance

The attempt to get Bhagavad Gita banned in Russia is nothing but an example of religious intolerance and insecurity among certain elements in societies around the world who are unable to digest individual freedom, free thinking and diverse thoughts. Gita extols the individual to think and act in a manner that befits his/her Dharma. Gita does not ask anyone to follow a particular pattern of life neither does it support any group formation or religion. It’s a dialogue between Supreme Truth (represented by Sri Krishna) and man (represented by Arjuna). This dialogue has been taking place from time immemorial and will continue for ever. No ban can stop it. The arguments put forwarded by Russian prosecutors to ban Gita are – it creates social discord; extremist in nature and hatred for other religious belief. One can only laugh at the above arguments. Some reason challenging to human intelligence would have at least given some food for thought. These arguments sound childish - sor

Kuchanur Saneeswaran Temple Sani Peyarchi Festival

Kuchanur Saneeswaran Temple at Kuchanur in Theni in Tamilnadu is a famous Shani Temple . The Sani Peyarchi Festival at this famous Navagraha Shani Temple is held for Shani Dosha Parihara. To get information devotees can contact in this telephone number – 04546-321108. This transit is observed as Sani Peyarchi Festival at Shani Temples in Tamilnadu. Kuchanur, near Chinnamanur in Theni district is one of the famous temples in south Tamil Nadu, which has a shrine exclusively for Lord Saneeswaran.   The murti is seen in the form of a linga and the shrine is based on the banks of the river Surabhi.   Devotees can obtain information about the special poojas by contacting the following number- 04546-321108.