CCTV footage of Woman Illegally entering Laxmi Mantap of Kollur Temple goes Viral
Udupi: There have been mass protests across the country, including Kerala against the Supreme Court order on the entry for women to Sabarimala. At the same time, the entry in Laxmi Mantap of Sri Kollur Mookambika Temple by a woman officer has created a huge controversy in Udupi district.
The entry of the woman officer into the Laxmi Mantapa has been a debate over the discussion. A video footage of the woman’s entry into the Laxmi Mantap has gone viral on the Social media.
CCTV footage of the incident which has now gone viral shows the woman, T R Uma being allowed to enter into the Laxmi Mantap by the Temple priests. Uma, as well as the Temple priests, have come in for a lot of flak for violating the customs of the Temple.
People have raised questions on why Uma was allowed entry into the otherwise restricted area when she no longer holds the post of the Temple executive manager.
During Uma’s tenure as the executive manager, several misdoings had occurred at the Temple. It may be recalled that gold items, kept in the Temple locker were pledged with various cooperative banks and loans availed on them. The police had then arrested Temple staff Shivaram Madiwal in connection with the case.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner Priyanka Mary has assured an investigation into the matter after which action will be taken.