Lingaraj Temple Makar Sankranti rituals disrupted over servitors' dispute, deity stays 'hungry'
Makar Sankranti rituals at Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple were halted due to a servitor dispute over applying ghee to the deity. Differences between Badu Nijog and Brahman Nijog over the 'Ghruta Kamala Lagi' ritual led to the disruption, leaving devotees disappointed. Daily rituals are expected to resume Thursday, but the controversy highlights ongoing issues.
Makar Sankranti rituals at Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple were halted due to a servitor dispute over applying ghee to the deity. Differences between Badu Nijog and Brahman Nijog over the 'Ghruta Kamala Lagi' ritual led to the disruption, leaving devotees disappointed. Daily rituals are expected to resume Thursday, but the controversy highlights ongoing issues.
