“The Hindu Journo Varghese K George Gives Sermons On How Hindus Should Celebrate Festivals In Christian Nations”, The Commune, October 30, 2025

“It seems the modern Hindu has failed, once again, to grasp the fundamental rules of global citizenship. We have not yet learned that our faith is a private neurosis, to be practiced in whispers, not a civilization to be celebrated in the open. Our recent, unfortunate visibility has drawn the ire of the global liberal priesthood, and their verdict is in: we are too loud, too colorful, and far too unapologetic.

In his latest sermon disguised as an analysis in The Hindu, from the pulpit of post-colonial guilt, Varghese K George has served as a timely reminder of our place. The charges are clear: the immersion of a Ganapati idol in a foreign river is “pollution,” while the same act by a local municipality is “tradition.” The bursting of a firecracker on Deepavali is “cultural exhibitionism,” while the sonic bombardment that rings in every New Year from Sydney to London is “celebration.” The logic is impeccable, if you are blessed with the right kind of eyes – eyes that see a problem only when the skin is brown and the gods are many.

But the most insidious part of this new doctrine is the intellectual sleight of hand that equates festival fervor with “state-sponsored” subversion. According to this gospel, a Hindu celebrating Deepavali is not merely celebrating; he is an “active member of Indian strategy,” a foot soldier in a “cultural nationalist” project. Yet, when George or any other commentator celebrates Easter or Christmas, it is never framed as part of a “Christian nationalist plan to destabilize the country.” No, their faith is personal; ours is political. Their celebrations are benign; ours are a “malign” influence…….”

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