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News India Live, Digital Desk: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak organized a grand religious program at his Lucknow residence on Thursday. During this time he 101 Batukas (Child Brahmins) Worshiped him with rituals, fed him and honored him by giving him Dakshina. This event has taken place at a time when a few days ago a controversy had arisen on social media regarding Shankaracharya Swami Nischalanand Saraswati’s Shikha (peak) in the camp of Prayagraj Magh Mela.
1. Batuk worship and respect (The Ceremony)
Formal worship: Brajesh Pathak himself washed the feet of Batuks, applied tilak on them and performed the aarti.
Banquet and Gifts: The Batukas were served traditional Satvik food and were presented with religious books and garments as gifts.
Objective: He described this program as ‘service to culture’ and said that Batuk is the flag bearer of our ancient education system and Sanatan Dharma.
2. Background of Magh Mela ‘Shikha controversy’
This whole matter came into limelight when a follower of Shankaracharya allegedly made a comment during the Magh Mela, after which a debate broke out among opposition parties and on social media. Although Brajesh Pathak did not directly make any sharp comment on this, but this public honor of 101 Batukas is being seen as his answer.
3. Political and cultural implications
Political experts believe that the Deputy CM has given two big messages through this event:
Catch in Brahmin society: Brahmin vote bank and religious gurus have great importance in the politics of UP. Through such events they make the society feel connected to their roots.
Religious Image: Like Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Brajesh Pathak is also establishing himself as a staunch ‘Sanatan lover’ leader.
What did Brajesh Pathak say?
Speaking to the media after the program, the Deputy Chief Minister said, “India is identified by its spiritual strength and sage tradition. It is my privilege to honor the Batuks and we are always determined to preserve our culture.”