Ghar Vapsi, the re-conversion ceremony to bring converts back into the fold of Hinduism, has come to the city. Hindu Makkal Katchi, a Hindutva outfit operative in the State, said it will be reconverting 108 persons from non-Hindu families back into Hinduism on Friday.
Our reporter Udhav Naig brings us live updates from the scene.
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10.33 am: Rep of HMK welcomes Christians by saying there is no untouchability in Hinduism and that their sins are cleansed today.
10: 31 am: 10 Christians embrace Hinduism at Sankara Mutt. Worship Kamakshi Devi.
10: 25 am: Around 10 people have finally turned up.
The representatives of HMK says the event will happen with or without their leader. (2/2)
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>January 30, 2015The Sankara Mutt is situated adjacent to the popular Siva temple in W.Mambalam. >@ChennaiConnect>#gharvapsi
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Trustee of Sankara Mutt says anyone can come and worship in the temple. Can't stop or refuse requests to worship. >@ChennaiConnect>#gharvapsi
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The scene Sanakara Mutt in West Mambalam. The usual devotees are curious about what is happening. >@ChennaiConnect>pic.twitter.com/86LYO8GVnN
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Having lived in W. Mambalam for more than 25 years, Sankara Madam has been largely apolitical. (1/2)
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>January 30, 2015 Entertaining an event by a political party (Hindu Makkal Katchi) is something new. (2/)
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>January 30, 20159.05 am: Police regulating traffic in West Mambalam.