In a major security lapse at Sripadmanabha Swami Temple, people from Andhra Pradesh lit candles inside the temple. The incident happened on Sunday. The candle was lit by the Kuchupudi team from Vijayawada. Permission was given to perform dance in Tulabhara Mandapam.
The group was lighting candles before they started dancing. When others made a noise, the security personnel arrived and extinguished the candle. Candles should not be taken inside the temple. The temple security department has to take care of these things. There was a severe fall from their side.
When the incident became controversial, the security department came to the scene with the justification that it was not a candle but a diya. Alleging that there was a violation of ritual, the devotees protested. Allegations have been raised that there are often serious lapses in temple security. Devotees point out that many of the CCTVs installed inside and outside the temple are non-functional.
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