The 16th-century Brindavana of Saint Vyasaraja Swamy, Rajaguru of Vijayanagara Emperor Krishnadevaraya, was reconstructed by local devotees and volunteers just 32 hours after it was found desecrated and vandalised by unidentified miscreants.
Reconstruction of Sri Vyasaraja Brundavana completed within just 32 hours.
Sri Vyasaraja swamy stood even more tall this time.
A clear message to those who are responsible for the damage.
Hindus are not Sleeping. @ShefVaidya@AskAnshul @muglikar_ @Tejasvi_Surya pic.twitter.com/mNd7jbJIou— Poorna?? (@Poorna_murali) July 19, 2019
Punarsthapana of Shri Vyasaraja Swamiji brundavan completed. This was the least we from Anegundi could have done. pic.twitter.com/swJrem5CZO
— Krishna Devaraya (@Krishnadr) July 19, 2019
Devotees had discovered about the incident after they had visited the site for performing rituals on Thursday morning, a day after the lunar eclipse.
After the Brindavana was reconstructed, due rituals were conducted by the Swamijis of the Madhwa Sect.
All swamijis of Madhwa Sect were Present and did the rituals after Reconstructing the Brundavana. @ShefVaidya @AskAnshul @muglikar_ @Tejasvi_Surya @Rocks_Shetty @rajeev_mp @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/UkCEa3Z5vj
— Poorna?? (@Poorna_murali) July 19, 2019
Social media users informed that volunteers who took part in the re-construction celebrated after their work was done. More than 5000 volunteers from various places took part in the reconstruction activity under the supervision of several saints and scholars. They worked amidst constant mantra chants at the site.
Volunteers celebrating after Reconstructing the Vyasaraja Brundavana at Hampi.
This is magnificent showcase of spirit.@ShefVaidya @muglikar_ @Tejasvi_Surya @rajeev_mp @narendramodi @AskAnshul pic.twitter.com/tKz9ImhcfO
— Poorna?? (@Poorna_murali) July 19, 2019
Yesterday, BJP MP from south Bangalore Tejasvi Surya had also raised the issue in Parliament. He had demanded that miscreants must be arrested immediately. He had also argued for the need to have extra security measures such as the installation of CCTV cameras.
Thank you Shri @JoshiPralhad for assuring action
We should not only punish culprits who desecrated Moola Brundavana of Vyasaraja Swami in Hampi but MUST protect our heritage sites from further damage
I urge govt to explore options like CCTVs for better security @MinOfCultureGoI pic.twitter.com/QOVfENqVgT
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) July 18, 2019
Around 5,000 devotees & pujaris have reached the work place and started restoration of holy Brindavan of Vyasaraja Thirtha followed by thousands on their way. Thankq @JoshiPralhad Ji & @Tejasvi_Surya Ji for ur immediate concern #waytogo #ProtectOurHeritage✊? pic.twitter.com/CNs3KbMO3I
— Janapareddi Alokraj (@JAlokraj) July 19, 2019
The Brindavana is located at Anegundi near Hampi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one among nine Brindavanas at the Nava Brindavana, located on an island in the Tungabhadra River comprises Brindavans of nine Hindu Madhva saints.
This was the second time that a site in Hampi was vandalised. In February 2019, a video had gone viral on social media showing three men wrecking the pillars of 14th century Vishnu temple.
Later, the four accused reportedly admitted their guilt and were subsequently released after they remitted ₹2.8 lakhs in fine and assured to re-erect the pillars in the presence of Archaeological Survey of India officials, the Hampi police inspector, and other officials.
