The Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Nashik has announced plans to introduce lessons on Vedic Sanskar (Vedic values) alongside its regular vocational curriculum, citing the city’s religious importance and the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. However, the decision has triggered sharp opposition from local priests and trustees of the Trimbakeshwar Temple, who claim the move undermines long-held traditions.

According to officials, a short-term, employment-oriented course titled Vedic Sanskar Junior Assistant will soon be launched. Students will receive training in Vedic rituals, mantra recitation, religious ceremonies and pooja practices. The institute said the aim is to blend technical education with Indian cultural and spiritual knowledge, thereby creating graduates qualified to perfor

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