The Palanquin Dignity of Shankaracharya and protection of dharma by Peshwas
07-02-2026
The dignity of the four Amnaya Peethas, including the Uttaramnaya Jyotishpeeth established by Adi Shankaracharya, forms the foundation of the integrity of Sanatan Dharma. Here, the 'palanquin' (especially the horizontal palanquin), umbrella, and fly-whisk are not merely symbols of royal splendor but represent the sovereignty of that religious authority which the Mughals attempted to undermine, only to have it restored through the valor of the Peshwas.