Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Oct 21: " Daivaradhane and the worshippers of Daivas are part and parcel of Hindu religion. Attempts are been made to separate us from the mainstream of Hindu religion. The person who made statements against Hindu religion should apologise for this. If not, we will fight legally," said Dayanand G Kathalsar, immediate past president of Pambadara Yane Daivaradkara Seva Samaja Sangha.
He was speaking to journalists at the press club here on Friday, October 21.
"In coastal areas there are 16 different classes who are involved in Daivaradhane. All the people from different classes involve themselves in the process of Daivaradhane. But, they all are not economically stable. Giving statements without knowing completely about Daivaradhane is unfair. There is a strategy behind this. We condemn this," he added.
"Daivaradhane will be done in presence of 16 classes. Every Tuluvas will involve in Daivaradhane. No one should hurt the regional sentiments. The person who gave the statement should withdraw his statement," Kathalsar demanded.
"Scheduled castes are part of the Hindu religion. We are part of the Hindu religion. Attempts are being made to separate us from the mainstream of Hindu religion," he alleged.
People from all communities will involve in Daivaradhane. Even people from different faiths are also joining Daivaradhane, he said.
It is really happy that the state government has announced a monthly pension of Rs 2000 for the Daiva Narthakas, he said.
But, the Daivardhane is being done by 16 different classes from Hindu religion. Pension should be extended to the remaining communities too.
He also demanded that government should reduce the age limit from 60 to 55 years for availing the pension. He also added that few people are drawing pension in the above mentioned age groups as there is a technical problem while receiving the pension amount.
Dr Ravish Parava Padumale, convener of Parava Sangha DK and Panduranga Nalik president of Nalike Samaja Unit were present.