Rituals are the mode of expressing continuity of life. Atheist or theists both make their own rituals. And later rituals are institutionalised to follow it. But, a judicious society does not stale itself being bound to some framed rules like rituals and religions. A self-assessment is needed for rational changes.
Such a change is in dire need for Odisha Sri Jagannatha temples. Thanks to media, now world knows vandalism Pandas in temples. Unless they change themselves, youth of digital age is going to discard them. Continuity of temple ritual is intertwined with a great belief of humanity, all will be at great los loss if they continue with what they are now.
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Pandas have crossed their limits supported by their political mentors and bureaucrats. DGP with his Cap on head, touching the feet of Daitas sent the powerful message of their connection. One young minister was sleeping with one such Datya in the Bishnu's ""ANANTA SHAYAN" mode was delightful to watch for all the gen-digitals !
For these rowdies a great belief and heritage is in cross-road !
They call themselves God's men, but forgot the meaning of that term. They forget who they serve. Jai Jagannath.
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