Jagadguru Shri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi, the 70th Acharya of Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, advocates for the return of temples and their property to their respective authorities, urging the government to relinquish control. He emphasizes the importance of using temple incomes to propagate Sanatan Dharma, educate pupils in Vedas, and support traditional initiatives, while involving youth and preparing for the next Maha Kumbh.
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