Watch: CPM Workers Allegedly Disrupt Janmashtami Processions, Young Children Caught in Chaos

Young Krishnas and Radhas faced chaos during Kerala’s Janmashtami Shobha Yatras. Read on to know what happened.

Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated across Kerala yesterday, 14th September 2025. Along with the special poojas and festivities in Sri Krishna temples, colourful Shobha Yatras are usually taken out across the state by Balagokulam, the world’s largest children’s movement.

For most Keralites, the first image that comes to mind when they think of Janmashtami is the Shobha Yatra, with thousands of children dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas. Staying true to that tradition, Shobha Yatras were held across the state yesterday.

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However, as has sadly become routine with Hindu celebrations these days, those opposed to Dharma once again tried to play spoilsport. One such incident was reported from Narippatta, near Kozhikode, where CPM workers allegedly disrupted a yatra.

The procession was going on peacefully until a devotional song on Sri Ram was played. This was enough to provoke some CPM workers, who allegedly attacked the tableau, injuring participants, including young children and their parents who were accompanying them.

Watch these visuals

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Pro-Palestine March on Kerala Temple Land: What Happened in Kannur on Thiruvonam Day

On the recently concluded Thiruvonam day, a group of young women staged a pro-Palestine march in Kannur district, Northern Kerala.

While the very idea of a “pro-Palestine” demonstration in India raises serious questions, this group chose to push boundaries further.

They conducted the march through temple-owned land, testing not just legal limits but the patience of a society known for its tolerance.

1/8 The land belongs to Madayikavu Temple, one of the most vibrant Devi temples in Kerala.

Spanning over 600 acres, the temple grounds are not just sacred, they’re a sanctuary. People from nearby villages and distant towns alike visit this land to spend time in quiet reflection, drawn by the serene natural beauty that surrounds the temple.

On Thiruvonam day, it’s said that quite a few people were present, drawn not just by the festive air, but by the quiet pull of nature and the sacred energy that surrounds the space.

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Sorry, Mahabali Wasn’t a Malayali: The Real Origins of Onam

Having spent my formative years in Kerala, there were two festivals that were always close to my heart: #Onam and Vishu.

While Vishu marks the astrological new year, Onam is a much bigger celebration across the state. I grew up arranging floral carpets (pookkalam) during Onam, and we were taught that these flowers were meant to welcome Mahabali, the legendary “king of Kerala.” As a child, I remember having many questions about the legend of Mahabali..

Onam and the legend of Mahabali

For the benefit of non-Keralites, let me narrate the story behind Onam, that every Keralite learns even in schools.

According to legend, King Mahabali ruled over Kerala once upon a time. He was a wise and just ruler who loved his people so much that his reign was called a golden age.

1/15 Mahabali's Growing Power Worries the Devas

But his growing power worried the Devas. To curb it, Lord Vishnu took his Vamana avatar – appearing as a dwarf Brahmin.

Vamana asked Mahabali for three paces of land. The generous king agreed. Vamana then grew into a giant, covering the earth and sky in two strides. With no space left, Mahabali offered his own head for the third step.

Vishnu pressed him down to the netherworld, but granted him a boon: to visit his beloved people once every year.

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CPM Offers Space for Prayers: Viral Video from Kerala

A video of a man offering prayers inside a Communist Party office is now going viral in Kerala’s social media circles.

The Kollam native, who walks around selling bedsheets, had requested space in the party office to offer his prayers as it was raining outside, and the local cadre readily allowed him to do so.

The video was shared by known CPM member Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of former Kerala home minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.

1/6 Here’s the translation of his post:

“Words have no place in front of this sight that binds hearts.

When a man, drenched in rain, asks for a place to pray, holding fast to his faith, a political party office prepares it for him, creating circumstances conducive to that man’s faith. This is the CPI(M), an organization that protects the faith and goodness of people. This love and brotherhood are the biggest strength of our state.”

"Nice", right? Are you "touched" by this post?

If you are not, please watch the video posted by Bineesh, here. This is bound to bring "tears" in your eyes. 🤦🏽‍♂

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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.

1/6 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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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.

1/6 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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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?

1/14 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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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.

1/7 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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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

1/9 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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Tilak Not Allowed? Croma Employee Faces Religious Bias on Eid Day

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.

1/7 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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Exposing The Times: Debunking Their Propaganda Attack on Sadhguru and Indian Spirituality

After a slew of failed attempts by yellow journalists such as Nakkeeran Gopalan and Shyam Meera Singh, and unethical Indian media outlets like The NewsLaundry, to target Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation, it’s now the turn of the international media house The Times to cash in on Sadhguru’s popularity.

Yesterday, they published a sensational headline that read: “Revealed: guru’s retreat at centre of..... and ...abuse claims.”

But what exactly have they “revealed”? Nothing!

They’ve simply republished the same fabricated allegations that have been recycled repeatedly by those who stand in the way of Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation.

1/13 Case 1: Allegation

They mention three cases in their write-up. The first is about a girl who was allegedly assaulted while studying at the Isha Home School. Sounds serious, doesn’t it? It does, until you dig deeper and look at the details.

The alleged incidents took place between 2008 and 2010. What were they doing for the last 15–18 years? To justify the delay, the article spins a lengthy and tedious sob story about how the girl was traumatized and never told her parents about any of it.

Yes, that sort of thing can happen in movies, but not in the real world.

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How Indians Are Funding Pakistan's War Machine!

A few days ago, while the India-Pakistan fighting was ongoing, I spoke to a well-educated relative who was vacationing in Turkey.

I casually asked him,
“Why Turkey? You know they’ve always taken an anti-India stance.”

He got offended and asked,
“What’s wrong with going to Turkey as a tourist?”

He even started attacking me personally, calling me "EXTREME."

This conversation stayed with me. How can we be so naive?

And no, this is not a made-up story!

1/9 Did you know that Turkey is Pakistan’s 2nd largest arms supplier?

On May 8–9, India faced an unprecedented drone attack:

Over 300–400 drones crossed the border from Pakistan. Some even targeted army bases. Our civilians died in the attack!

According to our armed forces, these were Songar drones, supplied by Turkey.

Let that sink in.

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Adi Shankaracharya: The Sage Who Rescued Sanatana Dharma

Why does Hinduism still thrive after millennia? I’m sure most of us have asked this question not just once, but several times, considering all the onslaught we as a nation have faced over the last 1000 years.

Yes, we’ve had several heroes who fought for Dharma. But there is one name that stands out, an extraordinary sage, Adi Shankaracharya.

Born in Kalady, Kerala, this boy genius restructured monastic orders, revived the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, and unified the essence of Hindu worship. And he did all this before the age of 32.

Today is Sankaracharya Jayanti Day, a special day that is forgotten by most Sanatanis around us.

Here are a few interesting facts about the life of Sankaracharya.

1/9 From Kalady, Kerala to the Himalayas

At the age of two, he could fluently speak and write Sanskrit. At the age of four, he could recite all the Vedas, and at the age of twelve, he took sanyas and left his home.

By 16, he had completed commentaries on the Brahma Sutras, Gita, and Upanishads.

His life was nothing short of remarkable, traveling across Bharat, engaging in philosophical debates, and reviving Sanatana Dharma.

Timeless wisdom in a brief human life.

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The $1 Million Mistake: How Nehru Gave Away Gwadar to Pakistan (and China)

If India and Pakistan go to war today, there’s one location that could have tilted the balance in India's favor. But tragically, it isn’t under Indian control.

We are talking about Gwadar. India could have been in control of Gwadar. Instead, we let it go for $1 million.

Here’s how Nehru lost us one of the most strategic ports in the region and perhaps in the world.

1/15 Imagine a full-scale Indo-Pak conflict in the near future.

Naval blockades.
Oil supply choke points.
A race to secure trade routes and coastal access.

Now imagine if India had control of a deep-sea port just outside the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil flows. We almost did.

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Maligning Dharma: The Hidden Agenda Behind the Isha Foundation Allegations

We all know how the left lobby works overtime to malign the Hindu way of life. In Tamil Nadu especially, this happens with a vigor rarely seen in other Indian states. Not very long ago, the current Deputy Chief Minister spoke about eradicating Sanatana Dharma, equating Hinduism with diseases like dengue and malaria.

Just three weeks ago, senior DMK leader A. Raja urged party cadres to remove Hindu symbols such as the tilak, pottu, and holy ash while wearing DMK dhotis, stating that this would help differentiate them from “Sanghis.”

1/15 It’s not just the DMK—liberals across the country target Dharma whenever they get an opportunity. Hindu gurus and organizations working to revive Sanatana Dharma among the masses are frequently targeted by this lobby.

For quite some time now, the Isha Foundation has been at the receiving end of relentless propaganda and targeted attacks.

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Hanuman Chalisa With Meaning: A Thread

The Hanuman Chalisa is a revered hymn by Tulsidas composed in the 16th century.

Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa invokes strength, courage, and devotion. On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, here's the full Chalisa, with each verse in Hindi, English transliteration, and a brief meaning.

1. श्रीगुरु चरण सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधारि।
बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायक फल चारि॥

Shri Guru charan saroj raj, nij man mukuru sudhaari
Barnaun Raghubar bimal jasu, jo daayak phal chari

I clean the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru’s feet and sing Ram’s pure glory, which gives the four blessings of life.

2. बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस विकार॥

Buddhi heen tanu janike, sumirau Pavan Kumar
Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi, harahu kalesh vikaar

Buddhi heen tanu janike, sumirau Pavan Kumar Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi, harahu kalesh vikaar

I, lacking wisdom, remember Hanuman. Please grant me strength and knowledge, and remove suffering.

1/25 3. जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥

Jai Hanuman gyan gun saagar Jai Kapis tihu lok ujagar

Hail Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue! Your glory lights up all three worlds.

4. रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा।
अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥

Ramdoot atulit bal dhaama
Anjani putra Pavan sut naama

You are the messenger of Shri Ram, abode of unmatched strength, son of Anjani, and known as the Wind-God's child.

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Story of Pazhassi Raja: The Lion of Kerala who defied Tipu Sultan and the British Empire

You've likely heard of Chhatrapati Shivaji's bravery, the Cholas' greatness, and the mighty Guptas and Mauryas.

But have you heard of Pazhassi Raja? If you've visited southern Kerala, you've probably noticed the region's remarkably well-preserved ancient temples, which seem to have withstood the test of time.

While much of India was ravaged by invaders, how did Travancore, in southern Kerala, manage to safeguard its heritage and preserve Dharma?

Although northern Kerala briefly came under Tipu Sultan's rule, his dream of conquering and looting wealthy Travancore remained just that, a dream!

Here's the fascinating story of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, who stood between the invaders and Dharma, something that our textbooks never told us.

1/16 Born on January 3, 1753, Pazhassi Raja is celebrated for his fierce resistance against both Mysore's rulers, including Tipu Sultan, and the British East India Company.

This fearless king from Kerala led one of the earliest and fiercest resistances against British colonialism in India.

His war wasn’t sparked by ideology; it was about dignity, sovereignty, and protecting his people from unjust foreign control.

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Pressure Mounts on Kerala State Government to Restore Munambam Residents' Rights Following Waqf Amendment Bill

Since 2022, 610 families in Munambam, Kerala, mostly Christian fisherfolk, have been fighting to have their just, legitimate, and legal rights to their land reinstated.

They are seeking to reclaim land they have lived on for several decades.

1/8 2019: Revenue Department Refuses to Accept Land Tax Payment

Their fight began in 2019, when the Waqf Board unilaterally declared the Munambam land as Waqf property and instructed the Revenue Department to stop accepting land tax from the existing landholders.

As you might be aware, without the payment of land tax, no legal transaction involving the property can take place.

These families have been fighting ever since and have been on an indefinite strike for the past six months.

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RSS Song at Kerala Temple Festival: Cases Filed Against Organizers

A few weeks ago, a major controversy erupted at a temple in the Kollam district of Kerala after communist revolutionary songs were performed during a local temple festival. This happened at the Kadakkal temple festival.

The visuals of the performance went viral, with many questioning whether temples are now being taken over by Communist cadres to further their political agenda.

1/10 For those who missed the performance, here’s the video. The song being heard is a Kerala communist song that glorifies a comrade.

You can clearly hear "Inquilab Zindabad" and "DYFI Zindabad," and of course, not to miss the DYFI backdrop!

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Suresh Gopi and George Kurian: The Rise of Nationalist Voices from Kerala in Parliament

The Waqf Amendment Bill was finally passed by the Rajya Sabha after a marathon debate session that began yesterday and continued into the early hours of today. While the opposition employed every trick in the book to create hurdles, the ruling alliance ensured that all arguments against the bill were struck down.

This was perhaps the first major bill taken up by the current central government since it assumed power last year. It was refreshing to see nationalist politicians from Kerala arguing vehemently against the opposition.

Image Courtesy: Manorama Online

1/7 So why am I specifically mentioning Kerala here? The state has 20 Lok Sabha seats, and for the last 75 years, it has consistently elected 20 incompetent MPs who have done little of worth in Parliament.

However, this time there was an exception in the form of Kerala’s first BJP MP, Suresh Gopi.

Joining him in the Rajya Sabha was a fellow Keralite Sri George Kurian. If you’re not from Kerala, you may not be familiar with these names. By now, some of the videos of Suresh Gopi from the debates have already gone viral.

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‘A Long Wait Ends’: Munambam Residents in Kerala Rejoice as Waqf Amendment Bill Clears Rajya Sabha

Munambam residents heaved a sigh of relief after the #WaqfBill2025 sailed through the Rajya Sabha. Munambam, located in central Kerala, is primarily inhabited by fisherfolk, most of whom belong to the Christian community.

They had been facing the threat of eviction by the Waqf Board from the land they had been living on for decades. Their only hope was the Waqf amendment bill. The residents had been on an indefinite strike for the last six months against the Waqf board's attempts to take over their land.

1/5 Let’s remember that this is yet another locality in Kerala, that had repeatedly voted for the Congress and the Communists in the past.

Yet both parties washed their hands of the issue, choosing instead to vote against the amendment bill—clearly because they didn’t want to antagonize the powerful Islamic organizations that opposed it.

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Image Courtesy: The New Indian Express