VHP Suggests Cultural Practices for Durga Puja, Rejects Food Mandate

The spokesperson highlighted that VHP’s recommendations focus on preserving traditional worship methods, ensuring pandals radiate devotion, love and joy, and maintaining high standards of hygiene. He cited a past instance when the Parishad advised Delhi's Ram‑leela committees to include a portrait of sage Valmiki alongside Lord Rama, a suggestion now widely adopted. Kumar also mentioned a proposal for Durga Puja organizers to arrange a full rendition of "Vande Mataram" and a tribute to Bharat Mata on a selected day, emphasizing cultural unity rather than imposing food regulations.