Rahul Easwar

Rahul Easwar is a media personality and author in Kerala, India. He was working in Malayalam TV channels Kairali and Kiran TV. Easwar also takes sessions on corporate training, philosophy, 'lifology' and is an orator

Early & Family life

Rahul Easwar was born in the Namboothiri Brahmin family. He is the grandson of the supreme priest of Sabarimala Tantri Kantararu Maheshwararu. His higher studies were in philosophy and psychology.

In Media

He was the spokesperson for priests of Sabarimala during the Jaimala Controversy and Tantri controversy issues. When many feminist organisations and other sections demanded the entry for women in Sabarimala, he countered their arguments, claiming that 'Sabarimala temple's philosophy is the philosophy of celibacy and keeping out woman for creating a 'psychological space'. He also countered the arguments of Kerala Government that 'Sabarimala was a buddhist shrine' by saying that the allegations are foolish and baseless

Easwar was coordinating the Tantris and Brahmins of Kerala to allow the entry of all believers irrespective of religion into temple. He was in the media taking the initiative and presenting 'Second Temple Entry Proclamation'.

Easwar was in news when he lashed out at the Kerala minister G.Sudhakaran saying the minister has attacked and hurt sentiments of the Hindu Community. He was arrested for trying to conducting a 'symbolic protest pooja' in front of Kerala Secretariat against G. Sudhakaran. He was arrested by the Kerala Police twice for his protests against Government and Devasom Minister. He also initiated the campaign against controversial painter M.F.Hussain in Kerala, resulting in the withdrawal of Raja Ravi Varma award for Hussain upon the suggestion of Kerala High Court. He alleged that Hussain has insulted 'Bharat Matha' and Hindu dieties by painting them in a wrong manner.

Published books

He published two books on his studies. 'The Philosophy of Philosophy' and 'The Philosophy of Vedanta'.

References

* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2006/02/18/stories/2006021802420100.htm The Hindu News Article on 'Rahul Easwar - The Philosophical Anchor']
* [http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/Sep272006/national1747292006926.asp Sabarimala Controversy on Deccan Herald]
* [http://www.timesnow.tv/articleshow/1905645.cms Indian Supreme Court intervenes in Sabarimala Issue]
* [http://www.timesnow.tv/articleshow/1688682.cms Rahul Easwar speaks to Timesnow]
* [http://www.arnonline.com/arnnew/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=94&Itemid=229 Rahul Easwar interviewed by Arab Media]
* [http://www.timesnow.tv/articleshow/1695990.cms Rahul Easwar denying caste card in conspiracy Timesnow]
* [http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/14/stories/2006081402840700.htm Press meet against Devasom Board - The Hindu]
* [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060701/asp/nation/story_6423463.asp Rahul Easwar to The Telegraph, Calcutta]
* [http://content.msn.co.in/News/National/NATIONALNDTV_270906_942.htm Crime Branch Special Investigation Team vindicate Rahul Easwar's stand - MSN News]
* [http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/30/stories/2007033000890300.htm News on Rahul Easwar's commentary on 2500 year old history of Sankrit theatre]
* [http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-360-nonhindus-in-temples/38804-3.html Rahul Easwar and Dr.K.J.Yesudas, Guruvayoor controversy on CNN-IBN]
* [http://www.ibnlive.com/news/qotd-temple-sanctity-defiled/41141-3-0.html Rahul Easwar for reforming Religious Traditions, in CNN-IBN, Face the Nation]
* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=78544c71-8dfc-4558-a17a-33982743b416&&Headline=Keep+off+temples%3a+priests+to+Kerala+govt Rahul Easwar to Hindustan Times on the initiative for 2nd Temple Entry Proclamation]
* [http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070013082 NDTV, The Winds of Change - Rahul Easwar]
* [http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/videos.aspx?id=14002&slug=Do+temples+have+a+right+to+restrict+entry%3f Rahul Easwar - We the People, NDTV]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/2007/06/16/stories/2007061655830500.htm Pooja for Minister Sudhakaran by Rahul Easwar - The Hindu]
* [http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEL20070623064910&Title=B+R+E+A+K+I+N+G++++N+E+W+S&Topic=0& Rahul Easwar arrested - newindpress.com]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/holnus/404200706231340.htm Rahul Easwar arrested - The Hindu]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Tantri_family_member_lashes_out_at_Kerala_minister/rssarticleshow/2126304.cms Rahul Easwar lashes out at the Minister, Indiatimes]
* [http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?date=2007-06-24&usrsess=1&clid=2&id=187923 Clash between Minister and Temple, Rahul Easwar arrested, The Statesman]
* [http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun242007/national200706239023.asp Arrest of Rahul Easwar - Deccan Herald]
* [http://in.news.yahoo.com/070623/43/6hb2d.html Yahoo News, IANS - Rahul Easwar's arrest]
* [http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/27/stories/2007072752890500.htm - The Hindu, Sabarimala Women entry, Easwar takes initiative]
* [http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?col=&section=subcontinent&xfile=data/subcontinent/2007/June/subcontinent_June930.xml Khaleej Times, Sub-continent news, Rahul Easwar arrested]
* [http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070016436&ch=6/22/2007%2010:37:00%20PM Kerala Govt against pooja, Rahul Easwar arrested - NDTV]
* [http://www.asianetindia.com/news/news.php?news=3098 Asianet news, Rahul Easwar's protest against Sudhakaran ends in arrest]
* [http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun162007/national200706157702.asp G.Sudhakaran Vs Rahul Easwar - Deccan Herald]
* [http://article.wn.com/view/2007/06/24/Sabarimala_priests_grandson_two_others_arrested_over_ritual/?template=cheetah-article%2Fdisplayarticle.txt World News Network, Sabarimala Priest's Grandson arrested over ritual in Kerala, India]
* [http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/videos.aspx?id=14583&slug=Puja+invites+Kerala+govts+wrath Kerala Govt angry over Rahul Easwar's pooja, NDTV video]
* [http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/16/stories/2007061655830500.htm Rahul Easwar's clash with G.Sudhakaran - The Hindu]
* [http://news.oneindia.in/2007/06/23/police-prevent-sabarimala-tantris-grandson-performing-puja-1182591511.html Oneindianews - Rahul Easwar arrested by Kerala Police]
* [http://archive.gulfnews.com/world/India/10132872.html Clash with the Minister - Gulfnews]
* [http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=392570&category=Religion&Country=INDIA Entry of all believers into temple irrespective of religion in Southasian media]
* [http://inhome.rediff.com/news/2007/may/28kerala.htm Report on Rediff.com]
* [http://outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?gid=86&id=476803 Govt should not interfere, Rahul Easwar against bringing in Law, OUTLOOKindia.com]
* [http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=377183&sid=REG Rahul Easwar, who is initiating discussions on Temple reforms, lashes out at Kerala's Minister - Zee news]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=legH7DDmrIc Makara Jyoti commentary by Rahul Easwar for Kerala Media]
* [http://timesnow.tv/Guruvayur_temple_Kerala_govt_neednt_interfere/articleshow/2081759.cms Rahul Easwar expressing sadness about the controversy, TimesNow]
* [http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070012932 NDTV Kerala Temples on the path of Reform, Rahul Easwar on reforms and evolution]
* [http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=373965&sid=REG Rahul Easwar on Zee News, 'a law on temple will not stand judicial scrutiny']
* [http://www.freshnews.in/sabarimala-priests-grandson-arrested-11400 Indo-Asian news service, Grandson of Sabarimala Supreme priest, Rahul Easwar arrested]
* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=dfa6eed2-60d0-4932-b728-ae0f8604e1bc&&Headline=Mantri+vs+Tantri%3a+Guruvayoor%e2%80%99s+reality+check Rahul Easwar to Hindustan Times]
* [http://in.news.yahoo.com/070528/211/6gczg.html Rahul Easwar criticising the Government for interfering in Temple affairs]
* [http://www.asiantribune.com/index.php?q=node/1267 Sabarimala Controversy in Asian media]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/004200802071801.htm - Sabarimala spokesman angry over government proposal]
* [http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080040634&ch=2/7/2008%209:05:00%20PM Government allegations are 'foolish and baseless']
* [http://thatsmalayalam.oneindia.in/news/2007/06/23/kerala-rahul-easwar-arrested.html The arrest and profile]
* [http://grass-roots.in/cache/index.php/16719 - United News of India, on protest against M.F.Hussain]
* [http://www.humanrightskerala.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6209&Itemid=5 News of Human Rights Kerala]
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070913/nation.htm#20 Kerala High Court stops award to Hussain - TribuneIndia news]
* [http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=world_news&month=july2006&file=world_news2006073135718.xml Indian Supreme Court intervenes in Sabarimala issue International Media]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5132602.stm Sabarimala Controversy on BBC]

External links

* [http://www.rahuleaswar.com The official Website]