GHHF Mission, Activities and Accomplishments since 2006.

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What is the Mission of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation?
•    GHHF was started in 2006 in USA with a mission to free Hindu Temples from the government control in India to be managed by Hindus only.
•    Take the necessary and appropriate legal, non-violent actions against all laws, policies, activities undertaken by any government, individuals and/or any organizations that adversely affect the Hindu religion, Hindu Temples and other Hindu institutions. 
•    Establishment of a ‘Hindu temple Governing body’: To take necessary legal steps to abolish the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Acts across India and ensure all the Hindu Temples and other Hindu institutions become independent of state government control.
•    Revive and renovate old, dilapidated temples to restore glory and take necessary action to eliminate discriminatory practices.
•    Raise awareness among Hindus about the status of Sanatana dharma.
•    Preventing illegal activities, encroachment or takeover of temple property by Government or individuals
Activities and Accomplishments since 2006
•    Organized demonstration against the Endowment Act during AP Chief Minister's visit (Sri Y S Rajasekhar Reddy) in Chicago on May 6, 2007. It was covered by more than 12 newspapers highlighting the plight of Hindu Temples. 
•    A Public Forum was organized in June 2007 in Hyderabad at Satya Sai Nigamagamam where opinions were presented by more than 15 speakers including endowments commissioner and urged the government to release the Temples back to Hindus. Speakers included Hindu Saints, AP Endowments Commissioner.  Covered widely by the media.
•    Padayatra 1: Four-month Maha Pada Yatra under the leadership of Sri M. Kamal Kumar started on September 16, 2007, to January 24, 2008. It covered more than 300 villages in 13 districts of AP and reached Tirupati on January 24, 2008. Mainly undertaken to awaken the Hindus about the plight of the Temples and why they should be released from government control. Meeting held in Tirupati on January 25, 2008.
•    Padayatra 2: Six-month Maha Pada Yatra by Sri M. Kamal Kumar Swami from Aug 16th 2008 to Feb 16, 2009. It covers about 700 villages in districts of Sri Kakulam, Vijayanagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Khammam, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore, Chittor. 
•    Christians' plan to build a Church on Hindu Trust Lands in Lalpuram, Guntur District Foiled. Seven acres of Endowment land was occupied by Christians and started erecting a tall Cross. GHHF approached Sri K. V. Ramana Chary, who is the Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department (Endowments). He said he would call the District Collector and Joint Collector to take appropriate action. Then we also called Sri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao, Member of Parliament, who immediately called Mr. Moses Paul, Circle Inspector, and got the construction stopped in November 2011.
•    In 2012, we took up the cause of building Vakulamata Temple which has been in dilapidated condition for more than 200 years. The Peruru villagers feel that Vakulamata was the mother of Lord Venkateswara and feel it should be built to honor the mother of Balaji. GHHF has taken up this cause in association with Sri Paripoornananda Swami and Dr. Ghazal Srinivas. In fact, we have written a letter to the TTD Chairman to give permission to GHHF to build it if TTD refuses. The High Court stepped in and ordered TTD to construct.
•    Organized "On Spot Drawing Competition" in 20 different schools at Hyderabad on 25.09.2012. Around 2500 children (below 12 years) participated in the competition from different schools. The drawings are awesome and memorable. Looking at each picture, it reminds me how we participated in drawing competitions in our school days. Once these young kids are reinforced with a stronger feel to visualize a temple, associate this as a pride picture, it will go a long way in their lives.
•    International Symposium on Save Hindu Temples with A.P. Endowments Minister Sri C. Ramachandraiah was organized in Dallas on August 11, 2012; submitted 100 recommendations to protect Hindu Temples and lands; to stop looting Hindu Temple money, provide basic amenities for the devotees attending the Temple.
•    Punya Nadula Arthi Day (Offering Arthi to Sacred Rivers):
GHHF influenced the Andhra Pradesh government to issue G. O. declare Karthik Purnima as Punya Nadula Arthi day for three sacred rivers – Krishna, Godavari and Tunga Bhadra – November 28, 2012
•    Nitya (Daily) Nadula Arthi is being done to Godavari River and Krishna River like the way Ganga Arthi is done for Ganga River.
•    Gou Dinotsavam on Krishna Janmashtami day- Government of Andhra Pradesh accepted our request and issued a Government Order on April 1, 2016. On this day all the Temples are required to perform Puja to Gau Mata.
•    Islamic University near TTD – GHHF is the first one to report its existence which was being built illegally on September 13, 2013, with pictures. The whole state was surprised. The District Collector ordered the demolition in November. They went to the High Court and obtained a Stay order which is still in existence.  
•    The First International Short Film Festival was held on August 22-24 in Prasad Labs in Hyderabad, and it was a great success. More than 120 Films were submitted for competition. Forty of them were selected and shown in Prasad Labs.  The three-day program was meticulously planned and executed by Dr. Ghazal Srinivas and the staff at Savetemples Office. These films were produced by independent individuals addressing topics such as Temple architectures, dilapidation of Temples, problems facing Priest, neglect of the Temples by the government, Gaumata, Hindu Community’s indifference, Political leaders’ apathy and so on.
•    Supported more than 20 Gaushalas in Bharat and continue to support Gaushala in Memphis Tennessee USA that houses more than 250 Gir cows.
•    Performing Maha Kumbabhishekam, and performing Homas/Yagas at many temples
•    Sri Kurmam temple (Tortoise Avatar of Vishnu) was in nature surrounded by Tortoises. Greenpeace wanted to move them away as they were not nurtured by the authorities. GHHF influenced establishing land, house and pond for the sustenance, protection and maintenance of the tortoises around the temple.
•    Sacred Katrenapalem Rock (Hindus believe that the spring of water coming out due to Lord Rama’s arrow): Stopped desecration through Cross installation
•    Sri Mahankali temple in Old Hyderabad: Postponed the auction of seven acres of land by Endowment Department through protests
•    Annadanam:  During Pandemic Continuous Nithya Annadanam was served to over 1.5 lakh people all over Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2020
•    Four Christian leaders discussed and criticized our Ghar Wapasi program. Christians Criticize GHAR WAPSI Plans in Visakhapatnam; Alleged Police came to find out about Ghar Wapsi; Swami Saidatta writes a letter to the Police Commissioner. July 17, 2020
•    Distribution of more than 1000 Pooja kits to Temples in SC/BC Communities to celebrate Karthika Masa by lighting the lamps as well as on the need basis.
•    12 Ventilators to five locations in India: Mysore SGS Hospital, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur and Kurnool Govt. Hospitals
•     8 Oxygen Generators to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
•     2 weeks supply of dry goods to more than 700 priests in Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala were provided.
•     Selected 150 poor priests in Vijayawada and gave 5000 Rs each and one saree for the housewife during Pandemic.
•     Waterline built to prevent conversions: To prevent Villagers to become Christians, we arranged 1.5 Kilometers Waterline from the Hilltop near Visakhapatnam March 20, 2021
•     Spoke at 24th Annual Conference on the Frontiers in Yoga Research at S-Vyasa International University of Dr. Y. R. Nagendra. Met Chief Minister Sri Basavaraj Bommai in 2021.
•     TUDA Vice Chairman Orders to stop Operations of Churches at Tirupati: “Demolish the unlawful construction and immediate stoppage of the unlawful operations” in July 2022.
* In Visakhapatnam, more than 10,000 Ganesh Vigrahas made with clay are distributed free of cost.
•     Attended World Hindu Council and organized a session on Active Hinduism in Bangkok, Taiwan in November 2023.
•     Several distinguished guests addressed either in Person or Zoom call highlighting the need to preserve our culture: Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Swami Paripoornananda, Sri Iyer, Dr. Ramesh Rao, P V R Narasimha Rao, Sri Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, T H Chowdary, Esther Dhanraj, Stephen Knapp, Dr. Medasani Mohan, Dr Subhash Kak, Francois Gautier
•    On August 10, 2024, Protest Rally in Frisco was organized in support of Global Voice for Bangladesh Hindus was a grand success with 400+ in attendance. It was organized to highlight the atrocities committed against minorities, especially Hindus. Also to demand justice and enforce law and order to protect Hindu houses, business, Hindu Temples and protect Hindu women.
•    November 21, 2024, GHHF organized a Press Meet in Hyderabad requesting Andhra Pradesh government to declare Tirumala, Tirupati and Tiruchanur as Punyakashetra like Mecca and Vatican. L V Subramanyam, M Nageswara Rao, L Gangadhara Sastry, Remella Avadhanulu and others participated in this Press Meet.
•    November 29, 2024, GHHF conducted a Press Meet in Tirupati to talk about declaring Tirumala, Tirupati and Tiruchanur as Punyakashetra; and requesting Andhra government to cancel the Mumtaj Hotel.
•    On December 1, 2024, a Protest rally was organized in Tirupati to highlight the need to declare Tirupati, Tirumala and Tiruchanur as a Punyakashetra to preserve the sanctity of TTD.
•    In January, February and March, GHHF had written several letters to B R Naidu and EO about identifying the concealed Christians working at TTD.
•    In February, GHHF submitted the names of 14 Christians working at BRRD hospital to B R Naidu Garu to investigate and take appropriate action.

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