Few decades ago a temple sprung up in the countryside of Uttar Gujarat. Temple is dedicated to one “Unteshwari Mata” meaning Goddess with Camel mount.
Soon it became a “Dham”/pilgrimage center. Entire list of Garba songs came up dedicated solely to this Unteshwari mata. 1/n
Soon it became a “Dham”/pilgrimage center. Entire list of Garba songs came up dedicated solely to this Unteshwari mata. 1/n
Guess who is this Unteshwari Mata ? She is Maria - mother of Christ!
Such a cleaver and deceitful appropriation of religion of locals that even the smart person can be filled. Imagine effect on rural simple hearted countryside Hindus! 2/n
Such a cleaver and deceitful appropriation of religion of locals that even the smart person can be filled. Imagine effect on rural simple hearted countryside Hindus! 2/n
And Now there is even a mela /religious fair dedicated to this Unteshwari mata!
If only there is a way to prevent this cultural appropriation!
If only there is a way to prevent this cultural appropriation!
They even have aarti for this Mata Maria. In tune and lyrics it’s direct plagiarism of “Jay Adhya shakti” - An Aarti of Maa Amba that is close to the heart of most Gujarati Hindus
Whether it’s celebration of Xmas or Xmas tree or almost all Christian traditions and rituals this is how they originally came into existence. By appropriating and destroying local pagan traditions of Europe.
So who is the original Untershwari Mata? She is known as Dasha Maa or Momai Maa in Gujarat and Rajasthan - a form of Maa Durga. In this form she is extremely popular among certain Hindu lower castes of Gujarat.
Now Can you see the link and agenda for such appropriation?
Now Can you see the link and agenda for such appropriation?
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