Banaskantha, June 14: The President of the World Brahmin Organization, Hemang Rawal, has strongly opposed reports regarding the trademarking and copyrighting of names, symbols, and offerings associated with Kshatbhajan Hanumanji in Banaskantha, Gujarat.
Rawal emphasized that religious symbols, names of deities, and worship practices linked to Sanatan Dharma cannot be owned by any individual or organization.
He alleged that the Swaminarayan organization, which operates the renowned Hanumanji temple in Sarangpur, has attempted to register the name Kshatbhajan Hanumanji, along with its offerings and other religious items, as its intellectual property. He further claimed that even the idol of Hanumanji has been trademarked and copyrighted.
Rawal stated that Sanatan Dharma is not the property of any single entity or person. Citing Articles 21 and 25 of the Indian Constitution, he asserted that every citizen has the right to worship and perform religious rituals according to their faith. Therefore, claiming private ownership over a religious symbol or tradition is not only against religious sentiments but also violates the fundamental principles of intellectual property.
The President of the World Brahmin Organization made it clear that if such trademarks and copyrights have indeed been registered, his organization will oppose them. He warned that if the concerned parties do not retract the trademark and copyright, the organization may file a public interest petition with the Charity Commissioner, Trademark Registry, High Court, and even the Supreme Court.
Rawal concluded by stating that attempts to confine religious faith and Sanatan traditions within legal ownership are unacceptable, and a widespread voice will be raised on this issue.
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