My first real memories of my culture and religion was that of our Diwali festival at home. So much colour, the lights, the fireworks, all family gathering together, going to the temple. The first story of my heritage, as I think it was for most, was the story of Rama and Sita, the Ramayana. I believe that we have all learnt so much from the telling and understanding of this story, and continue to learn from the characters, the events, and messages given within it, even today. When we finally learn that there is an actual bridge as described in the scriptures, it gives our hearts a huge lift as we realise that it is no longer a story, but history!
Desecration of this structure for the reasons given, to do with shipping etc., would be like slashing the throat of our culture. A huge part of everyone who holds Shri Ram with reverence would be lost. If this is the intention of the government of India then at least we know where their loyalties lie. It makes us question many other decisions they have made in the past or are hoping to make in the future. When the British ruled India they saw to the changing of history to repress the people. I do not think that it will be allowed again.
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