06-16-2009, 11:01 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Hindus careless about historic temples - Naroshankar mandir in Nasik
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Vasai (Bassein), a historic town in North Konkan, was ruled (along with the neighbouring territories) by the Portuguese during the early 18th century. Destruction of Hindu temples, forced conversions and tortures through promulgation of Inquisition and general curbing of Hindu culture was practiced by the Portuguese. Chimanaji Appa, brother of Peshwa Baji Rao I, captured Vasai in 1739 (after a campaign of 2 years) and ended the Portuguese terror in North Konkan. He brought the bell of Vasaiâs Church and got it installed in the Naroshankar Mandir in Nasik. Even today, the bell can be seen above the entrance of the said temple. It is a symbol of Hindu resurgence and strength. It stands witness to the sort of religious persecution indulged by the Catholics and the way the Hindus responded to it.
Last, I went to Nasik and found the sad state of the temple. It is in a dilapidated condition. Very few devotees visit the temple. There seems to be some disinterest towards the temple as far its renovation is concerned.
Also, the famous âHindu historical memory lossâ is found even here. Even the pundit of the temple did not know anything about the significance of the bell. This was despite the fact that there is a board above the bell claiming it to be the âfamous bellâ of Naroshankar Mandir.
It seems we really do not care about our history, heritage, pride etc. Nasik is supposed to be the fort of Shiv Sena. Everywhere one can find Shiv Senaâs posters, boards etc. I did not find the name of any other party near the area where this temple lies. There is a board above Kapaleshwar Mandir which states âBe proud to say that we are Hinduâ. But a temple which should occupy the âpride of placeâ is in such a sad condition. They celebrate Shivajiâs Rajyabhishek but forget about those symbols of Maratha Empire which identifies its Hindu character. Will we ever come out of this âshort term memory lossâ and learn to understand and appreciate our history? Unless we learn from history, we will repeat the same mistakes. But it seems Hindus donât even care to know about their history let alone âlearnâ from it. A very sad state indeed
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Vasai (Bassein), a historic town in North Konkan, was ruled (along with the neighbouring territories) by the Portuguese during the early 18th century. Destruction of Hindu temples, forced conversions and tortures through promulgation of Inquisition and general curbing of Hindu culture was practiced by the Portuguese. Chimanaji Appa, brother of Peshwa Baji Rao I, captured Vasai in 1739 (after a campaign of 2 years) and ended the Portuguese terror in North Konkan. He brought the bell of Vasaiâs Church and got it installed in the Naroshankar Mandir in Nasik. Even today, the bell can be seen above the entrance of the said temple. It is a symbol of Hindu resurgence and strength. It stands witness to the sort of religious persecution indulged by the Catholics and the way the Hindus responded to it.
Last, I went to Nasik and found the sad state of the temple. It is in a dilapidated condition. Very few devotees visit the temple. There seems to be some disinterest towards the temple as far its renovation is concerned.
Also, the famous âHindu historical memory lossâ is found even here. Even the pundit of the temple did not know anything about the significance of the bell. This was despite the fact that there is a board above the bell claiming it to be the âfamous bellâ of Naroshankar Mandir.
It seems we really do not care about our history, heritage, pride etc. Nasik is supposed to be the fort of Shiv Sena. Everywhere one can find Shiv Senaâs posters, boards etc. I did not find the name of any other party near the area where this temple lies. There is a board above Kapaleshwar Mandir which states âBe proud to say that we are Hinduâ. But a temple which should occupy the âpride of placeâ is in such a sad condition. They celebrate Shivajiâs Rajyabhishek but forget about those symbols of Maratha Empire which identifies its Hindu character. Will we ever come out of this âshort term memory lossâ and learn to understand and appreciate our history? Unless we learn from history, we will repeat the same mistakes. But it seems Hindus donât even care to know about their history let alone âlearnâ from it. A very sad state indeed
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