Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath, in his address after receiving an award from the Sree Udiyannoor Devi Mandir in Thiruvananthapuram, advocated for setting up libraries in temples, stating that such an initiative would help attract youngsters to places of worship.
ISRO Chairman S Somanath advised setting up temple libraries, as it help attract youngsters to places of worships.
He urged temple management across the country to work towards attracting young people to temples.
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S Somanath said, “Temples should not only be places where elderly people come for nama japa (chanting the name of God), but they should also become places for transforming society.”
ISRO Chairman S Somanath urged temple management to focus on engaging youngsters by establishing libraries within temple premises. He emphasized the importance of transforming temples into spaces that appeal to the younger generation beyond traditional religious practices.
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“I expected youngsters in large numbers at this award presentation ceremony, but somehow their numbers are considerably low. Temple managements should work towards attracting them to the temples. Why not set up libraries in temples?” he asked after receiving the award from former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair.
He said such an initiative would help attract youth to temples where they could read, discuss various issues in the evenings, and develop their careers.
Former Chief Secretary K Jayakumar and VK Prasanth MLA were among the dignitaries who attended the function.
