Mangaluru: Reports have been received of a Christian family consisting of five members from Padavinangady here, being reconverted to Hinduism at the Vajradehi Math, Gurupura.
According to sources, Arun Monteiro, his wife, children and other were declared Hindus after the necessary rituals. Arun said that his mother had converted herself into Christianity from Hinduism about 40 years ago.
Arun stated that due to some circumstances, his family has decided to go back to their former religion. Hence, he approached the Padavinangady Hindu Jagarana Vedike members with his desire to accept Hinduism and reconvert.
Rituals concerning the conversion were held on 23rd July, Sunday in the presence of Swamiji of Vajradehi Math Sri Rajashekaranand and on Monday, all family members of Arun Monteiro accepted Hinduism and were declared Hindus.
Swamiji said that the people concerned came to him willingly and they were not forced to embrace the religion. He added that they faced some problems, so they wanted to become Hindus. There was no pressure from anybody in this matter.