Bhopal, June 16: Renowned storyteller Devkinandan Thakur has raised concerns about the tradition of night weddings, the increasing trend of alcohol consumption at weddings, and the management of temples, including the controversy surrounding donations to the Ram Temple.
In an interview with a news agency, Thakur stated that according to scriptures, time is divided among deities, ancestors, and demons. The night is considered the time of demons, and therefore, he believes Hindu society should avoid conducting weddings at night. He emphasized that it is impossible to envision a divine and ideal life by marrying during the demon’s time.
Thakur explained that in ancient Indian tradition, the ‘Ghodhuli Bela’ (twilight) was regarded as the most auspicious time for weddings. During this period, all major wedding rituals and ceremonies were performed during the day. It was only during the Mughal invasions, when the safety and honor of daughters were at risk, that people began to conduct weddings at night in secret. Over time, this practice evolved into a tradition.
He noted that circumstances have changed, and there is no longer any threat, urging society to return to the sacred tradition of daytime weddings, free from noise and unnecessary display.
Thakur also expressed concern over the consumption of alcohol at weddings. He stated that marriage is one of the 16 important rituals in Hinduism, and drinking alcohol on such a sacred occasion is highly inappropriate. The negative impact of this behavior extends beyond the family to future generations and children’s lives. He believes that the more sacred marriage is kept, the healthier and more cultured society will become.
Addressing the Ram Temple donation controversy, Thakur referenced scriptures, stating that those who misuse temple funds will suffer for 60,000 years as a worm in excrement. He believes that if people truly understood this, no one would dare to steal even a single rupee from a temple.
Opposing government interference in temple management, Thakur called for the establishment of a ‘Sanatan Board.’ He argued that temples and religious institutions should be managed by knowledgeable and devout individuals. The board’s president should be one of the four Shankaracharyas to ensure the proper direction of Sanatan Dharma and religious institutions.
Commenting on the judicial system, he noted that investigations and legal processes are so prolonged that years can pass before a decision is reached. He warned that a defendant could die of a heart attack before a verdict is delivered, leaving Lord Ram waiting for his due.
Thakur insisted that those who have violated the sanctity of Lord Ram should have their wealth returned immediately. He believes it is better to remove the guilty from their positions than to drag cases through the courts for years.
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