The launch of Hinduism in Public Life
Heritage that thinks forward.
In the company of Scholars · Jurists · Writers · Thinkers · Young voices
- The launch of HIPLWhy HIPL, and what it will do.
- A short discussionHindu thought in public life today.
- The debateAn Oxford-style debate hosted by the Delhi Union. The room votes on the motion before and after.
HIPL launches with an evening in the company of scholars, jurists, writers, thinkers and young voices, and with its first Dialogue: a formal debate on who should run Hindu temples.
The room votes on the motion before the debate and again after it. We announce the shift, not a winner.
“This House believes that the Constitution should not regulate Hindu temples”
Two sides. One motion. The room decides.
An Oxford-style debate: speakers for and against the motion, a moderator, questions from the floor, and a vote before and after. We announce the shift, not a winner.
Where do you stand before the debate?
Anonymous. The room votes again at the end; we publish both results.
Who's arguing
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What's being argued, in two minutes.
A draft brief; the reading list is added before the evening.
Many major Hindu temples in India are managed under state laws, through boards and departments that oversee their administration and finances. Supporters say this protects devotees, prevents mismanagement and keeps temples open to all. Critics say it singles out Hindu institutions, takes decisions about worship away from communities, and diverts temple funds.
The motion asks whether the Constitution should allow the state to regulate Hindu temples at all. Speakers will argue both sides; the full background reading list will be posted here before the evening.
The recording will be here.
The full recording, with captions, appears here after the event.