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Karsewak

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Karsewak is a sanskrit term with "Kar" meaning hand and "Sevak" meaning servant and used for the people who volunteer themselves for the religious cause. Karsevaks played a major role in 1990 Ram Janmabhoomi movement volunteering their services.

Meaning

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Karsevak is a term derived from Sanskrit with "Kar" meaning hand and "Sevak" meaning servant, and is used for the people who freely volunteer their services for the cause of religion.[1] Karsewak can be on any age, gender or religion.

Role in Ram Mandir

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Karsevaks played major role in 1992 demolition of Babri Masjid and subsequent construction of Ram Mandir.[2][3][4]

Sacrifices

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Karsevaks made major sacrifice during the 1990 firing incident in Ayodhya by the Uttar Pradesh State Government.[5][6][7]

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ "Who are karsevaks, what do they do?". Deccan Herald. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Crucial moments in the Ayodhya kar sevak journey". Deccan Herald. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Karsevak, who was injured in 1992 Ram Mandir agitation, makes appeal to PM Modi". India Today. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  4. ^ "HP Governor pays tribute to Karsevaks, says "Ram temple Pran Pratishtha is an emotional moment"". thenewsmill.com. 21 January 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Ayodhya 1990 firing on Karsevaks: Eyewitness recalls horrific experience when 125 people took shelter at her home". thenewsmill.com. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Place where Karsevaks stayed in 1990 decorated with flowers ahead of Pran Pratishtha". dtnext.in. 21 January 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  7. ^ Senapati, Ashis (18 January 2024). "Kar sevak shot during Ram Janmabhoomi agitation gets invite". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 December 2024.