A shocking news incident of attack on Sanatan Dharma devotees’ procession while carrying the holy Jyoti from Jhandewala Devi Mandir in Tees Hazari, Delhi on October 3 has created widespread outrage. In the religious procession, meat pieces were thrown during Durga Puja Yatra, an offense with deep rooted revenge and resentment among the worshipers.
Widespread anger has erupted as an attack, allegedly by a group targetting the sacred Jyoti – a symbol of Devi Maa. This act of throwing meat pieces during Durga Puja Yatra has been considered blasphemy and, at the same time, an insult to Sanatan Dharma and its traditions. Navratri is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals around the world; so the incident has obviously wounded the religious sentiments of the community more.
Meat pieces were thrown during Durga Puja Yatra: When did the incident happen?
The attack took place around 2 a.m. when the devotees were returning home after collecting the Jyoti from the temple. The flinging of meat pieces in Durga Puja Yatra at this very time has raised questions about religious harmony and safeguarding the holy traditions in Delhi. This is not for the first time that religious feelings have been targeted in the capital, and hence, the devotees are worried.
The desecration of the Jyoti, which is the embodiment of Devi Maa, was simply unbearable for the devotees. These threw meat pieces in Durga Puja Yatra as a provocating gesture and an attack on the faiths of Sanatan Dharma. This incident would leave long-lasting feelings of insecurity regarding the safety and security of these religious gatherings in the city. The outcry is visible on social media.
The authorities have been requested to curb the causes of disruption in religious practices and strengthen protection for religious freedom during Navratri and other crucial festivals in Delhi.
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