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Shankaracharyas and the Ayodhya Dilemma | A Clash of Norms and Politics

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Shankaracharyas and the Ayodhya Dilemma | Ayodhya Temple Inauguration Faces Criticism | A Clash of Norms and Politics Shankaracharyas and the Ayodhya Dilemma | Ayodhya Temple Inauguration Faces Criticism | A Clash of Norms and Politics Introduction :  The much-anticipated grand consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22, has taken an unexpected turn. Puri Shankaracharya, Nishchalananda Saraswati, and his counterpart from Jyotir Mutt in Uttarakhand, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, have declared their refusal to attend the event, citing concerns about violated religious norms and political undertones. Shankaracharya's Concerns :  Violation of Dharma Shastra : Nishchalananda Saraswati emphasizes that the event is being politicized, expressing reservations about the Prime Minister's direct involvement in touching the idol.  He insists on dignified consecration, asserting, "Lord Ram's consecration must be done in a dignified way." ...