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Time of India
11 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Aarti money dispute continues at Anjanadri temple
K oppal: A dispute has emerged regarding the rightful claim to dakshine (offering money) placed on the aarti plate at Sri Anjaneyanaswamy Temple in Anjanadri, Gangavathi taluk. Following a Supreme Court ruling, priest Vidyadas Baba was permitted to conduct puja from 6am to 8pm. During these hours, he solely manages the temple. However, there is uncertainty about the collection of monetary offerings placed on the aarti plate during deity darshan. Previously, Vidyadas Baba served as the chief priest when private individuals managed the temple. The situation changed after the state govt transferred the control to the muzrai department through a notification on Jan 18, 2018. Contesting his removal as unlawful, Vidyadas Baba pursued legal action. The Supreme Court recently issued an interim order, reinstating his authority to perform puja. This development displaced the department priest. While Vidyadas Baba now conducts puja and receives offerings on the aarti plate, temple executive officer MH Prakash maintains that these funds should go to the muzrai department. However, as the court order lacks specific instructions regarding this matter, Vidyadas Baba continues collecting the offerings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like California: Gov Will Cover Your Cost To Install Solar If You Live In These Zips SunValue Learn More Undo Recently, the executive officer, along with ASI Prakash, visited the temple and directed Vidyadas Baba that he is not allowed to use the aarti plate offerings. The Mangalaarti must be performed solely for those devotees who have an aarti receipt, he said. Vidyadas Baba has opposed these restrictions and recorded the officials' statement. He questioned the additional constraints despite the Supreme Court's permission to perform puja and indicated his intention to report this to the court. Hence, the question of who owns the money placed on the aarti plate has now become problematic. "As the govt provides a salary to the priest, the funds on the aarti plate are not his property. They are the temple's assets," explained executive officer MH Prakash. Since Vidyadas Baba is functioning as a priest under a provisional order, he should not be classified as an employee of the muzrai department. "In this context, I depend on the offerings that land on the aarti plate for my income. If I cannot take it, then who will compensate me for my services?" asked Vidyadas. This issue has sparked dispute among the involved parties. Consequently, executive officer MH Prakash has asked the muzrai department to provide guidance on this matter. There are indications that the uncertainty will persist until a resolution is reached.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Huligemma temple hundi receives Rs 1.2 crore in 43 days
Koppal: The Huligemma Devi temple, situated in Huligi of Koppal taluk, collected Rs.1.2 crore in donations within 43 days. The temple attracts thousands of devotees, particularly during the full moon, new moon, Fridays, and Tuesdays. Substantial 'dakshine' (Hundi money) accumulates in the offering box during these occasions. "As the number of devotees is increasing year by year, the income is also increasing significantly," says MH Prakash, the executive officer of the temple, . The temple administration installed an empty offering box on April 23. Upon opening it on June 5, after 43 days, the collected amount totalled at Rs 1,22,14,042 in cash. Devotees have also contributed precious items and foodgrains. The recent hundi count revealed 308 grams of gold and 10 kg of silver among the offerings. The collected funds are transferred to the temple's bank account, which currently holds over Rs 74 crore. An investment of Rs 100 crore was planned for the execution of a master plan concerning the development of the Huligi area, and talks are currently in progress to source 75% of the project expenses from the temple's account funds.
