Thread by @ReclaimTemples

The animal sacrifices for Mother Goddesses at Yogmaya and Kalika Devi temples in Delhi was stopped due to influence of Jainism.

The bloodshed of innocents that started with the Islamic invasion happened soon after.

#GodsOfBharat

Many ancient Hindu temples lying in ruins in Bharat are associated with Shaiva and Shakteya traditions.

The revival of these temples would mean restoring the structure as well as reinstating the original rituals.

#ReclaimTemples

Follow @GodsOfBharat for reconnecting to the lost traditions, modes of worship and Deities once revered in Bharat.

An attempt to retrace and rekindle the teachings of great Gurus like Matsyendranath.

#GodsOfBharat

Let's talk about our Gods, the stories connected with them, their splendour, acts of courage and magnificence.

Now we have a generation who shifted from books to internet for whom our ancient lore must reach social media.

Use hashtag #GodsOfBharat for better discovery, spread.

Share in social media about the Gods/ Deities in your neighborhood or your Kuldevi/ Village Deity. Use hashtag #GodsOfBharat for visibility .

There are many wonderful rituals that is intertwined with history and culture of each region that reflects in the Deity and the worship.

Those who are on the path to being Shiva, should also work for the revival of the temples of His Shakthi and restitution of original rituals.

Non believers have long denied the Mother Goddesses of Their due worship under various pretexts.

This Navratri must bring a change.