Maharashtra's Call for Varaha Jayanti: A Push for Cultural Reverence

Maharashtra cabinet member Nitesh Rane has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to declare August 25 as 'Varaha Jayanti', a festival celebrating Lord Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Rane seeks to raise awareness regarding Lord Varaha's significance and wants the festival integrated into education and community events.

Maharashtra cabinet member Nitesh Rane is pushing for August 25 to be officially recognized as 'Varaha Jayanti', celebrating Lord Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Rane penned a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging for community-wide celebrations and educational initiatives.

Rane emphasized the importance of this festival, advocating for its integration into schools and emphasizing its cultural significance to the younger generation. The festival aims to use temples, schools, and community events as platforms for education and celebration.

Concurrent to this, Rane addressed concerns about possible opposition, promising a strong response from the Hindu community. He calls for chapter inclusion in school syllabi on Lord Varaha, highlighting the festival's importance in the broader cultural narrative.

(With inputs from agencies.)