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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Partakes in Tirumala Annaprasadam, Reiterates Hindu Nation View

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat participated in the Srivari Annaprasadam at the Tirumala temple complex, receiving the sacred food offering alongside devotees. He had earlier taken darshan of Lord Bhuvrahaswami and is scheduled to take part in Srivari Seva, rendering service to Lord Venkateswara. This visit follows his recent address in Kolkata where he stated that India is and will remain a Hindu nation, a stance he described as a self-evident truth not requiring constitutional approval. The remarks were made at an event marking 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Key Points: Mohan Bhagwat at Tirumala Annaprasadam, Stresses Hindu Nation

  • Tirumala visit & rituals
  • Srivari Annaprasadam participation
  • Scheduled Srivari Seva
  • Recent "Hindu nation" remarks
  • RSS centenary event context
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat joins devotees for Srivari Annaprasadam at Tirumala

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat received Srivari Annaprasadam at Tirumala, participated in darshan and service, and recently called India a Hindu nation.

"Hindustan is a Hindu nation... This is the ideology of the Sangh. - Mohan Bhagwat"

Tirupati, December 26

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat partook in Srivari Annaprasadam along with devotees at the Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.

In a post on X, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chairman BR Naidu said that he, along with Additional Executive Officer (EO) Venkayya Chowdary Garu, was present at the occasion.

"RSS Chief Shri Mohan Bhagwat Ji, along with devotees, received Shri Vari's annaprasadam at the Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasada Centre in Tirumala. On this occasion, Additional EO Venkayya Chowdary Garu also participated alongside me," he wrote.

RSS chief Bhagwat had darshan of Lord Bhuvrahaswami before taking part in the Srivari Annaprasadam. He is scheduled to participate in Srivari Seva, rendering service to Lord Venkateswara along with devotees on Friday.

"Prior to that, in accordance with field tradition, Bhagwat Ji had darshan of Lord Bhuvrahaswami. Tomorrow morning, Bhagwat Ji will participate in Shri Vari's services," he stated on X.

Earlier on Sunday, Bhagwat, while addressing an event marking 100 years of the RSS, said that India is, and will remain, a Hindu nation until Indian culture is appreciated in the country.

He stressed that India is a "Hindu nation," and that no constitutional approval is needed as it is the "truth".

"The Sun rises in the east; we don't know when this has been happening. So, do we need constitutional approval for that too? Hindustan is a Hindu nation. Whoever considers India their motherland appreciates Indian culture, as long as there is even one person alive on the land of Hindustan who believes in and cherishes the glory of Indian ancestors, India is a Hindu nation. This is the ideology of the Sangh," he said at the '100 Vyakhyan Mala' program of RSS in Kolkata.

- ANI

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Priya S
While it's good to see anyone visiting Tirupati, I wish the focus of the article was more on the spiritual significance of Annaprasadam and Srivari Seva, rather than the political identity of a devotee. The temple's sanctity is for everyone.
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Rohit P
His comments in Kolkata about India being a "Hindu nation" are concerning. India is a secular republic, and that is our constitutional identity. Tirupati welcomes all, and our culture has always been inclusive. Let's not mix faith with political definitions.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Tirumala last year, the experience is incredibly peaceful. The annaprasadam (free food) is such a beautiful service. It's nice that prominent figures also join the common devotees in the queue. That's the real spirit.
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Vikram M
Jai Balaji! 🙌 Whether you're the RSS chief or a daily wage worker, Lord Venkateswara's blessings are the same for all. The important thing is the bhakti. His participation in the seva is a good example of humility before the divine.
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Karthik V
The article feels like it's tying two separate things together - a personal pilgrimage and a political speech. The darshan and seva are personal spiritual acts. The definition of the nation is a political debate. They should be reported separately to maintain clarity.

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