VHP puts up banners asking non-Hindus not to take part in garba

October 13, 2015 20:16

With the Navratri festival starting today, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has started putting up banners at the entrances of select garba venues across the state, asking non-Hindus not to participate in the dance programmes as it is restricted "only for Hindus".

According to Gujarat VHP leaders, the banners are being put up at over 100 garba venues across Gujarat, which are hosting commercial events during the nine-day festivity.

"We put up our first such banner at the entrance gate of Rajpath Club on S G Highway here today. Gradually, we will cover all other venues in the city, which are hosting garba events. VHP will put up such banners at around 100 such commercial venues across the state," state VHP media

coordinator Jay Shah said.

These posters carry a common text, which warns non-Hindus from entering the venue.

"Navratri is a sacred Hindu festival...People who don't believe in idol-worshiping must stay away..This festival is for Hindus only," the banner says.

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