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Watch: India Is Among The Last Standing Idol-Worshipping Cultures In The World — Amish Tripathi, Bhavna Roy's Latest Title

Sharan SettyDec 02, 2023, 11:20 AM | Updated 11:20 AM IST
Amish Tripathi's book is a sequel to 'Dharma' — co-authored with Bhavna Roy.

Amish Tripathi's book is a sequel to 'Dharma' — co-authored with Bhavna Roy.


India is among the last surviving idol worshipping cultures in the world. In such a nation however, a song like pathar ki pooja karke haari (I worshipped an idol of stone in vain) gets written, composed and sung by the very same people who worship their gods through idols.

Hindus, unfortunately, have become defensive about murti puja (idol worship). Many Hindus themselves end up being apologetic about it and blame themselves for what they consider is a 'mistake' of the past.


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