There shouldn't be objection to Ayodhya Ram Mandir: American-Hindu teacher
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Temples are meant to promote harmony and there shouldn't be any objection to Ram Mandir at Ayodhya which is the Lord's birthplace, American Hindu teacher and author David Frawley said.
After releasing his book 'What is Hinduism' at Mangaluru Literary Festival, he said there was no opposition towards constructing mosques and churches in India and there should be no opposition for a temple also.
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Frawley says temples are part of national heritage
Temples are part of national heritage and meant to promote harmony, Frawley noted.
Frawley, who was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2015, said Hinduism is the only religion which gives greatest importance to women.
Hindus offer poojas to Goddesses like Saraswathi, Kali, Lakshmi, and woman is considered the mother of the universe in the religion, a concept not found in any other religion, he claimed.
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Hindus always had respect for values of other religions: Frawley
Frawley, also called Vamadeva Shastri, said age-old practices of Hindus like Yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda had received universal acceptance over the years.
While following customs, traditions, and rituals, Hindus always had respect for the values of other religions, he added.
On the second and concluding day of the literary festival, based on the theme Idea of Bharat, veteran Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa was felicitated.