“Kerala: RSS’s Dr Hedgewar out, Hamas terrorists in; Row erupts over differential treatment in festive displays”, Organiser, April 16, 2025:
“A recent incident at the Puthiyakavu temple in Kollam, Kerala, where a portrait of the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dr KB Hedgewar was included in the festival at Ashramam Sree Krisha temple, which is an annual event in Kollam city.
It is hosted by this Sree Krishna temple and is a venue for the Pooram competition between the Puthiyakavu Bhagavati temple and Thamarakkulam Ganapati temple. Bhagavathi temple is managed and run by an RSS-inspired trust.
During the Pooram, both temples parade fifteen decorated elephants each. Kutamattam (changing of umbrellas every few minutes) is an ecstatic part of the Pooram competition. Both teams display the images of important personalities on the umbrellas……”
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