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Jan 24, 2023 • 10 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X
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Pathanamthitta collector – A role model!
Have you heard the name Divya.S.Iyer? She’s the collector of Pathanamthitta district of #Kerala, where Sabarimala temple is located.
@DSIyer
#SabarimalaPilgrimage
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A couple of days ago, she was honored with the “Excellence in Governance” award by the Home minister @AmitShah. She was one among the 18 collectors who was presented with the award, chosen from 404 district collectors across 29 states of India.
#Sabarimala
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So, isn’t this just another routine award? What’s different? Read on! Divya S Iyer was in the news recently when she got into the bad books of the Communists and intellectuals in Kerala. Let me tell you why!
#Sabarimalapilgrimage
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Being the Pathanamthitta collector, she was invited to an event in connection with the beginning of Sabarimala pilgrimage season in December 2022. Being a devotee of Swamy #Ayyappan herself, Divya led the chanting of the holy names of Swami Ayyappan. Please see the video!
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This immediately became a controversy with a section of the Kerala government criticizing her for this saying that she was on official duty, and she was not supposed to be a part of the prayers and the rituals there.
#Sabarimalapilgrimage
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You must remember that this is the same communist state government that sent its Christian minister to Vatican on government expenditure to witness the canonization of Mother Teresa. Muslim comrades are also allowed to practice their faith and even talk about it publicly.
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But when it comes to Hindus, the rules change. Recently the #Devaswom board (the board that manages state temples) minister K.Radhakrishnan was seen at Sabarimala Sannidhanam during the pilgrimage season. See this photo to know what I am talking about!
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He didn’t have the courage or the decency to bring his two palms together in front of the deity. Many Keralites would remember how the Kerala CM mockingly asked pointing towards the #Guruvayoor Sri #Krishna deity – “Is that where Krishnan is?” when he visited the temple.
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In a state where mocking Hindu rituals and culture has become a daily affair, Divya.S.Iyer comes as a breath of fresh air. @DSIyer #sabarimalapilgrimage
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@DSIyer Thank you Divya.S.Iyer for being who you are, for upholding your culture and beliefs! Congratulations on a well-deserved award! You are a woman with a strong spine and would serve as an inspiration and a role model for many more men and women in the years to come! @DSIyer
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Aug 13
Kerala Temple Attack: Three Days On, Silence from Local and National Media

In yet another disturbing incident from Kerala that has gone largely unreported by both local and national media, the Parameshwari Guru Muthappan Temple in Thachampara, Mannarkkad (Palakkad district) was attacked three days ago.

According to police, the attack occurred around 1 a.m. The assailants broke the temple door, vandalised flex boards installed at various locations, and allegedly attempted to dislodge the idol.

Stones were also thrown at the house of the temple priest, located next to the shrine. The motor in the temple well was destroyed.

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According to the temple committee, Islamists were behind the attack, allegedly led by the local ward member.

The perpetrators allegedly hurled casteist insults, body-shamed the priest, and even threatened to burn him alive inside the temple.

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Police have arrested two individuals, Hamsa (50) and Sajeer (46), both residents of Chooriyod.

They were produced in court and remanded to custody.

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Jul 21
Stop Defiling Our Sacred Art Forms

Social media is a strange place. It’s a space we cannot avoid, whether we like it or not.

Some of us enjoy spending time here, while others simply use it to stay updated on what’s happening around them.

Today, while scrolling through my feed, I came across a modern version of Kerala’s traditional dance form, Mohiniyattam.

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Reels don’t give you the option to choose whether you want to watch something, it just starts playing.

This clip began to play, and I watched it in disbelief.
Then I watched it again, trying to understand the mindset of those who believe it’s “cool” to distort an ancient, divine art form for validation from the West.

Why? Why do our people keep doing this again and again?

Once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it.
I tried to forget, but the visuals kept replaying vividly in my mind.

Watch this short clip to understand what I'm talking about.

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Do you know what Mohiniyattam is?

It’s a graceful Indian classical dance form from Kerala, known for its elegant, swaying movements and deep emphasis on feminine grace.

A solo dance traditionally performed by women, Mohiniyattam is rooted in lasya (graceful expression) and inspired by Mohini, the female avatar of Lord Vishnu.

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Jul 16
From Survivor to Rajya Sabha MP: The Untold Story of Kerala’s Sadanandan Master

On July 12th, President Droupadi Murmu nominated four new members to the Rajya Sabha.

One of the names, C. Sadanandan Master, was likely unfamiliar to those outside Kerala.

In fact, many in the younger generation within Kerala were also surprised to hear the name. So, who is Sadanandan Master?

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What sets Sadanandan Master apart from the others is the grit and determination with which he bounced back and continued his social service after being subjected to a brutal and horrendous attack by Marxist radicals.

This is the story of how he overcame all odds after enduring an assault that would have shattered the lives of most people.

But then, that’s exactly what makes individuals like him extraordinary.

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Sadanandan Master was born in Kannur, a leftist stronghold in northern Kerala, into a family with strong leftist leanings.

His father, Kunhiraman Nambiar, was a leftist sympathizer, and his elder brother was a CPI(M) activist.

Like many young Keralites at the time, Sadanandan Master was drawn into the world of communist ideology.

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Offended by Respect: Kerala’s Guru Puja Controversy Reveals the Left’s Deep Intolerance

After the so‑called "Bharat Bandh" that was force‑enforced only in Kerala and ignored by the rest of the country, yet another controversy is brewing, this time around Sanatana Dharma.

No surprises there.

Targeting Sanatana traditions has become something of a political art form, perfected first by the Communists and increasingly now by the Congress.

Did you know that July 10th was Guru Purnima, the sacred day when students traditionally express gratitude to their Gurus?

Across India, schools observed this occasion with reverence. But in Kerala, several schools, especially those under the Bharatiya Vidya Niketan umbrella, conducted Guru Puja, including the age‑old tradition of washing the teacher’s feet (Pada Puja).

As expected, the "liberals" in Kerala are outraged.

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The “Crime”?

You might be wondering what exactly the "crime" is here. It's simple: children honoring their teachers is the crime. Yes, you heard that right.

The Youth Congress filed complaints, calling the act “despicable.”

The Child Rights Commission jumped in, claiming it violated the self‑esteem of children, and directed the police to file a report.

DYFI and AIYF protested too.

Watch the video of one such ritual that was conducted. In this case, the teachers at a school washed the feet of a retired teacher.

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Education Minister V. Sivankutty condemned the practice as “deeply objectionable,” saying it encourages a slave mentality and runs counter to the purpose of education, which is to foster progressive thinking, self‑awareness, and rights earned through struggle, not ancient ritual submissiveness.

He has now ordered an inquiry into the practices.

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Another Hit Job Fails: TN Police File Closure Report in Petition Against Isha (and Sadhguru)

Do you remember Shyam Meera Singh? This so-called journalist shot to fame overnight after he published a sensational video filled with baseless allegations about Isha. Let me refresh your memory a bit more.

This man published this video two days before the Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha, which were held on February 26th

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The objective was simple: to cast aspersions in the minds of those visiting the celebrations, which incidentally included our Honorable Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries, in addition to the millions who were going to be part of the celebrations at Isha, as well as virtually over the internet from various parts of the world.

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Among the many sensational allegations, he also said something that would strike at the very foundations of our conscience.

He alleged that young girl students were made to sit and meditate bare-chested at the Isha center. To support his claims, he presented images of an email correspondence that allegedly occurred between two individuals at Isha; Bharati Varadarajan and Maa Pradyuta.

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A shocking incident took place at the Croma store in Bhandup West.

An employee, Ritesh Sharma, was allegedly asked to remove his tilak by a senior named Rashid, sparking anger.

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Ritesh had applied a simple tilak on his forehead after visiting a temple. It was a normal part of his routine. But as per reports, Rashid told him:

“You can't work here with a tilak. Remove it or leave.”

The irony of the matter is that this happened on June 17th, the day of Eid in India.

This is what Ritesh Sharma said about the incident.

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The incident became public when a video of a group of activists questioning the store management surfaced online.

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