New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The inauguration of the Ram Temple on January 22 has seen unprecedented euphoric reactions in large parts of India on the one hand and internal dissonance on the other hand with stiff opposition from Hinduism's pontiffs, the Shankaracharyas - there are four of them - citing age-old scriptures and violations of Hindu traditions. The celebrations brought us a sea of saffron flags, particularly in the north of the country, highlighting a political mobilisation that the ruling BJP and many others are assured will bring unprecedented dividends for the party in the 2024 national elections. The opposition to the temple inauguration, first on scripture technicalities, then on invitation niceties, and later on larger issues of...