Amid row in India, this US city to celebrate September 3 as ‘Sanatan Dharma Day’

Amid ongoing row on ‘Sanatan Dharma’ in India, the mayor of Louisville, US, has made the official proclamation and declared September 3 as ‘Sanatan Dharma Day’. The proclamation was read by deputy mayor Barbara Sexton Smith on behalf of mayor Craig Greenberg during the Maha Kumbha Abhishekam celebration at the Hindu Temple of Kentucky in Louisville.

Before this, July 20 was declared as ‘Encyclopedia of Hinduism’ day in Kentucky by the former mayor of Louisville, Greg Fisher.

The announcement for the Sanatan Dharma Day was made during an event in the city, following the seven days of puja and havan at the temple. According to the sources, the event began with a Maha Yagna ceremony which was graced by HH Pujya Swamiji and Pujya Sadhviji.

During the addressal to the devotees, HH Pujya Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji emphasised on the importance of Sanatan dharma and tradition. The official certificates of honorary citizenship of Louisville to was given to Pujya Sri Sriji and Pujya Swamiji.

Before this, Pujya Swamiji was given the honour of the Key to the City of Louisville and was named a Kentucky Colonel, a prestigious state honour.

While speaking at the event, Pujya Swamiji said, “It is so sad that in India, some people are creating such negativity around Sanatan Dharma without realizing or understanding its value and depth, and yet here in America, in Louisville, Kentucky, we are celebrating the great declaration by the government of a day dedicated to Sanatan Dharma.”