Kishkindha Or Anjaneri? After Gyanvapi Row, New Debate Erupts Over Lord Hanuman Birthplace

Swami Aniket Shastri Deshpande Maharaj of Mahant Shri Mandalacharya Peethadheeshwar has called a Dharma Sansad in Nashik on May 31 to discuss and reach a consensus on Lord Hanuman's birthplace.

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New Delhi: Even as the dust over Gyanvapi mosque controversy is yet to settle, a new debate has erupted, this time over Lord Hanuman's birthplace. Swami Aniket Shastri Deshpande Maharaj of Mahant Shri Mandalacharya Peethadheeshwar has summoned a Dharma Sansad in Nashik on May 31 to discuss the matter. Sadhus from around the country will present their opinion on Lord Hanuman's birthplace at the Dharma Sansad, and whatever conclusion is made at the gathering will be accepted by all, according to Swami Aniket, news agency ANI reported.

Notably, a Karnataka saint claims that Lord Hanuman was born in Kishkindha, Karnataka, and not in Anjaneri, Nashik.

According to the Valmiki Ramayana, Mahant Govind Das of Kishkindha said, Lord Hanuman was born in Kishkindha.

He said that Maharishi Valmiki never mentioned in the Ramayana that Lord Hanuman was born in Anjaneri. He said it is not mentioned anywhere that he was born there.

Mahant Govind has travelled to Trimbakeshwar in a chariot to put forth his point, and he will have talks with saints in Nashik about Lord Hanuman's birthplace based on scriptures.

Ahead of the Dharma Sansad on May 31, the Nashik police have issued a notification to organisers to maintain law and order.

(With ANI)