Jagannath is not merely a deity of ritual. He is the Lord of the People — of labourers, weavers, saints, artisans, and seekers beyond caste and religious boundaries.
My latest OP-ED explores how Bhagwan Jagannath, Kashi, Muslim devotees like Salabega, and the shared traditions of Banaras together represent India’s deepest civilizational truth: coexistence.
From Muslim weavers creating Banarasi sarees for Hindu rituals to the immortal devotion of Salabega, this story reminds us that India’s civilization was built through shared participation, compassion, and cultural dialogue — not exclusion.
The article also reflects on the restoration of the historic Jagannath Temple in Kashi through the initiative associated with former MLC Brijesh Singh, viewed by many as an effort toward cultural stewardship and preservation of sacred heritage rooted in inclusiveness and collective memory.
It further highlights the contributions of Dr. Mohanlal Panda, whose work on democratic governance, social dignity, and inclusive development reminds us that heritage without humanity becomes hollow. His reflections on Salabega and Jagannath’s universal embrace reaffirm the spirit of India’s shared civilization.
Read the full article here:
https://medium.com/@lenin_75290/jagannath-kashi-and-the-muslim-devotees-who-keep-indias-shared-civilization-alive-73b183f09d48
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