‘Salaam Aarti’ ritual was started during the time of Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan
The ruling BJP of Karnataka has decided to rename ‘Salaam Aarti‘– a ritual started by Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan in the state.
The announcement to change the age-old ritual is made by the Karnataka Dharmika Parishat, which comes under the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments.
As per Hindu organizations, ‘Salaam Aarti’ was the symbol of slavery and was practiced to assert domination. They demanded ending the ritual.
Kashekodi Suryanarayana Bhat, Member of Parishat stated that earlier the ritual was conducted for the welfare of state administration, now it will be for the welfare of the people. Now, the ritual would be named ‘Namaskara‘.
The ritual was conducted in the famous temples of Puttur, Subramanya, Kollur, Melkote, and others in the then-Mysuru kingdom.
‘Salaam Aarti’ ritual was started during the time of Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan. Tipu got the worship done on his behalf for the welfare of the Mysuru kingdom. Even after he died, the ritual continues in various Hindu temples across the state.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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Revolution should come in the minds of the people. Till then slavery will continue. This can happen only when there is school syllabus, society, judiciary, executive system, govt officer are made to work for the job security they have.