Sunny Leone Event In Mathura Cancelled After Seers Protest

The Controversy & Objections

• “Sacred Land”: Religious leaders, including Dinesh Falahari Dharmacharya (a lead petitioner in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case), argued that Mathura is the “land of penance” and the place where Lord Krishna performed the Maharas. They claimed that hosting entertainment programs featuring a “former adult star” would promote “vulgarity and obscenity.”
• Formal Complaints: The Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas submitted a formal memorandum to the District Magistrate on Monday, December 29, demanding an immediate ban on the event to preserve the city’s spiritual identity.
• Protests: Local seers staged demonstrations and raised slogans against the organizers, warning of larger agitations if the show proceeded.

The Organizers’ Response

• Respecting Sentiments: Mitul Pathak, the hotel owner, stated that while all legal and administrative norms were being followed, they decided to cancel the program to respect social and religious sentiments.
• Nature of the Event: Organizers clarified that the event was planned as a DJ performance for a limited audience of 300 people, with tickets reportedly ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹2 lakh.

Government & Seer Reactions

• Hindu Group Praise: Hindu leader Girraj Singh expressed gratitude to the Uttar Pradesh government for heeding public sentiment and respecting the “sadhus and sants” of Braj Bhumi.
• Religious Standpoint: Religious leaders emphasized that the New Year should begin with spiritual rituals rather than “Western-style” parties in a pilgrimage destination like Mathura.

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