The world famous Maa Sharda temple located in Maihar has once again come into controversy. The video of Uttar Pradesh’s Bahubali MLA Raja Bhaiya performing Shastra Puja in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple is becoming increasingly viral on social media. It is alleged that carrying weapons in the temple premises is completely prohibited. Even after this, worship was conducted ignoring the rules.
According to the temple administration, keeping in mind the safety of the devotees, there is a strict ban on carrying any kind of weapons in the sanctum sanctorum. Despite this, it can be clearly seen in the viral video that worship is being done with weapons in the sanctum sanctorum. Due to this, serious questions have been raised on the security arrangements of the temple and the adherence to rules.
Allegation of relaxation in rules due to ‘Baahubali’ influence
Local people and devotees say that while strict rules are implemented for ordinary devotees, different criteria are being followed for influential leaders. It is alleged that due to his Bahubali image, special permission was given to Raja Bhaiya, which is against the rules.
Concern over the safety of millions of devotees
Thousands of devotees come to Maa Sharda temple every day and lakhs of devotees visit Maa Sharda temple on festivals like Navratri. In such a situation, carrying weapons to the sanctum sanctorum is considered a very sensitive matter from security point of view. Devotees have raised the question that if rules are violated like this then some major untoward incident cannot be ruled out.
puja conducted by priest according to rituals
It is being told that the priest of the temple conducted the puja as per the rituals. However, no official statement has yet come from the temple administration and the district administration on this entire matter.
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Sharp reactions on social media
After the video went viral, people on social media are raising questions on the role of the temple administration and administrative officials. Many users have called for an investigation, calling it a blatant violation of the rules. An attempt was made to contact temple administrator Divya Singh Patel SDM Maihar on the matter, but they are not ready to say anything. At present, after the video went viral, rapid reactions are going on on social media.