Tantra in Silence Retreat Sparks Controversy in Kashmir

Swami Dhyan Sumit is set to lead a four-day meditation retreat in Gurez Valley, Kashmir, from September 24 to 27. The event has sparked controversy after promotional materials were criticized by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and Kashmir'It's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

Gurez is not considered a suitable location for experiments in spirituality or tourism, according to Mehbooba Mufti. In a social media post, she called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Jammu and Kashmir Police to intervene immediately and take action.

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The event's poster describes it as a "sacred Himalayan experience" but has raised concerns about its suitability for the region. The program is reportedly inspired by the teachings of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.

Mufti has appealed to the Valley's chief cleric and official grand mufti to raise awareness about the issue. Mirwaiz has called on Chief Minister Abdullah to pause this exploitation. Citing a similar program that was cancelled by police in Goa due to public outrage over its obscene promotional details.

to establish the facts. The House of Grand Mufti Jammu &amp. Kashmir has taken note of the proposed event and expressed concerns about its organisers, content, and suitability for the region.

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Islam emphasized that Gurez is part of the sacred cultural landscape of Kashmir and that its hospitality must be understood in context. He called for transparency regarding the event and urged the administration to verify the organisers. Examine the program, and ensure that no activity is permitted that contradicts law or the legitimate religious and cultural sensitivities of the people.

Islam stated that tourism should serve the dignity of the land and its people. Rather than becoming a pretext for introducing practices incompatible with their deeply held convictions.