Rajasthan Village Converts Back to Hinduism – Church Transformed into a Temple, Former Christian Pastor Becomes Priest
The village of Chotlakhuda in Banswara district, Rajasthan, is home to a significant population of tribal people. Historically, the residents of this village followed Hinduism. However, over time, religious conversions led to changes in their spiritual practices.
A few years ago, a Christian pastor named Gautam Karasiya actively worked to convert a large number of villagers to Christianity. With the growing influence of Christianity in the area, he even constructed a church on land that he owned, where regular prayers and worship sessions were conducted.
Villagers Decide to Return to Hinduism
After several years, the villagers collectively decided to revert to their ancestral faith – Hinduism. They felt a strong connection to their traditional religious practices and wanted to restore their cultural heritage.
To mark this transition, they made several modifications to the church:
- The walls of the church were repainted in saffron (a color symbolic of Hinduism).
- Christian symbols, including the cross, were removed from the building.
- Hindu symbols and sacred markings were drawn on the walls to reflect the change.
- The transformed structure was declared a Hindu temple.
Consecration Ceremony of the Bhairav Idol – A Significant Ritual
To formally establish the new temple, the villagers organized a Bhairav idol consecration ceremony:
- Before the installation, the Bhairav idol was taken on a grand procession across the village.
- Devotees chanted “Jai Shri Ram” during the event, expressing their devotion.
- A large number of villagers participated in the ceremony, celebrating their return to Hindu traditions.
Former Christian Pastor Becomes the Temple Priest
One of the most remarkable aspects of this transformation was that Gautam Karasiya, the former Christian pastor, was appointed as the temple’s priest.
- Having previously led Christian worship services, he accepted Hindu rituals and took on the role of temple priest.
- This unexpected shift drew significant attention, as it symbolized a complete reversal of his earlier role in the village’s religious life.
Security Arrangements
Given the sensitivity of the situation, the local administration deployed a strong police force throughout the village.
With heavy security in place, the ceremony and transition proceeded peacefully without any disturbances.
Similar incidents have been happening all over European countries for a long time. Has it started in India now? Well done. If it continues like this, the Indian foreign slave groups will go even further crazy.
Rajasthan Village Converts Back to Hinduism – Church Transformed into a Temple, Former Christian Pastor Becomes Priest
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