Temple run by VHP witnesses Muslim couple’s marriage in Shimla
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Shimla: A temple premises in Shimla’s Rampur district witnessed a marriage of a Muslim couple on Sunday where people belonging to both Hindu and Muslim gathered to bless the couple.
The wedding took place in the Thakur Satyanarayan temple complex, which is run by Vishwa Hindu Parishad, according to Islamic rituals in the presence of Maulvi, witnesses and a lawyer.
Mahendra Singh Malik, the father of the bride, said he chose the temple premise to give a message of religious harmony and brotherhood to the society.
It is notable that the Satyanarayan Temple complex is the district office of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, reported ANI.
Thakur Satyanarayan Temple Trust Rampur General Secretary Vinay Sharma told ANI, "Vishwa Hindu Parishad runs the temple and the district office of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Vishva Hindu Parishad and RSS are often accused of being anti-Muslim. But here a Muslim couple got married on the Hindu temple premises. This is an example in itself that Sanatan Dharma always inspires everyone to move forward by including everyone."
“The people of the city, be it the Vishwa Hindu Parishad or the temple trust, have led a positive and active cooperation in organizing this wedding," said the bride’s father.