Vishwa Hindu Parishad Welcomes Tamil Nadu Revoking Mutt Palanquin Event Ban
NDTV
The customary event at a Shaivite mutt in Tamil Nadu, known as 'Pattina Pravesam', involves the pontiff being carried on a palanquin in and around the mutt premises by devotees.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has welcomed the Tamil Nadu government revoking its ban on the customary "Pattina pravesam" event at a Shaivite mutt in Mayiladuthurai district, calling it a 'victory' of Hindu unity.
The organisation appealed to all Hindus to participate in the May 22 event at the Dharmapuram Atheenam.
"This victory is due to the unity of all Hindus and Hindu organisations working together to revoke the ban steadfastly," P M Nagarajan, Organising Secretary, VHP Dakshin Bharat (south India), said in a press release.
The customary event known as 'Pattina Pravesam' involves the pontiff being carried on a palanquin in and around the mutt premises by devotees.
