Remarks against Manimahesh pilgrim Gaddis burn Bapu Asaram’s effigy

[Sir john]

Gaddi, the traditional sheep-rearing mountain community of Himachal, is furious at the Gujarat-based self-styled godman Bapu Asaram. Gaddis are sore with him over his alleged comment against Manimahesh pilgrim in his discourse at Chamba a few days ago. Members of the Gaddi Association burn an effigy of Bapu Asaram in Dharamsala on Wednesday They burned effigies of Bapu Asaram today at Dharamsala and Chamba and raised slogans against him. According to sources, a police complaint has also been filed against him at Chamba for his alleged act of hurting religious sentiments of the community. He allegedly stated during his discourse that there was no ‘mani’ at Manimahesh and the pilgrim was futile for visitors. The Gaddi community, that considers Manimahesh as the abode of Lord Shiva, is fuming at the alleged comment of the godman. Manimahesh pilgrim is located close to Mani Mahesh Kailash peak in Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. The Manimahesh holy lake is located at an altitude of 13,390 ft. The number of visitors coming to the pilgrim has increased manifold in the past couple of years.

[bharathh]

I struggle to understand how the effigy manufacturing industry does not exist in India. A solid investment plan especially for countries like India. Think of all the jobs one can create for this!