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‘Savarkar Sadan’ under threat: HJS seeks urgent Maharashtra action and National Monument status
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) and allied groups in Ratnagiri have sought urgent Government of Maharashtra intervention to secure ‘Savarkar Sadan’ from a reported builder-led demolition threat. The demand anchors itself in constitutional duties (Articles 49 and 51A[f]) and established heritage law, including the AMASR Act (1958, amended 2010) and state-level protections. A sequenced planimmediate stop-work…
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Illegal Encroachments at Panhala Fort Expose Stark Lapses in Heritage Protection
A formal memorandum has urged the district administration to remove illegal encroachments at the UNESCO-listed Panhala Fort, highlighting serious enforcement lapses at a protected heritage site. The post explains why this matters, connecting legal safeguards to the shared cultural values of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It outlines specific, time-bound stepssurvey, demarcation, lawful removal, and…
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Bhuikot Fort Awakens: A Day with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Inspires Youth and Seva
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) hosted ‘A Day in the Presence of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ at Bhuikot Fort, Solapur, uniting youths from Solapur, Akkalkot, and nearby rural areas. The programme combined worship, devotional chanting, a guided fort tour, and a cleanliness drive to blend spiritual reflection with civic action. Participants reported a strong sense of shared…
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Inspiring Youth Surge for Maratha Heritage: 80 Join HJS at Ratnadurg, Govindgad Forts
A heritage campaign by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) at Ratnadurg and Govindgad Forts brought together 80 young participants to engage deeply with the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Set within Maharashtra’s iconic Maratha-era landmarks, the program connected historical insight with civic responsibility and service. Youth enthusiasm demonstrated how place-based learning strengthens cultural continuity and local…
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Community Outrage at Liquor Party in State‑Protected Bandra Fort Sparks Heritage Action
A video shows a liquor party at Mumbai’s state-protected Bandra Fort; organisers claimed permission but failed to produce documents when questioned by police. The incident raises urgent concerns about safeguarding India’s cultural heritage and upholding preservation norms at protected monuments. Readers gain clarity on what happened, why it matters, and how transparent permissions and enforcement…
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Lessons from the Tragic History of the Prahladpuri Temple
In the blog post a narrative unfolds the sorrowful tale of the Prahladapuri Temple in Multan, Pakistan, offering a glimpse into the shared fate of Hindu temples in the region. Beginning with Multan’s rich Sufi shrine heritage and its ancient names, it highlights the early desecration of the Aditya temple by Muhammad bin Qasim. The…