Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty sparked a controversy after a photo of her taken in the restricted area inside the Sri Lingaraj Temple premises in Bhubaneswar went viral on social media. The incident hurt the sentiments of devotees in the state.

According to sources, the Bollywood actress visited Bhubaneswar for the inauguration of a jewelry store and visited the temple soon after her previous commitments. However, the circumstances surrounding his photographs have raised questions as the temple strictly prohibits devotees from using mobile phones inside the premises.

The ban on mobile phones inside the temple is to preserve the sanctity of the sacred space and for other security reasons. But this incident is not the first of its kind; there have been similar circumstances where famous celebrities have been allowed to carry their cell phones inside temples, making them illegal for ordinary visitors.

Adding to the controversy, the temple supervisor was seen posing with the actress in one of the photos, which raises further questions about the administration’s enforcement of the rules, as the supervisor is also the one whose duty is to ensure that all visitors adhere to the rules of the temple. regulations.

Many devotees are now wondering how Shilpa was able to take photos in this sacred space, raising concerns over the implementation of temple rules and privileges given to celebrities.

Meanwhile, Bhubaneswar MP Babu Singh said, “This is a big mistake and has become repetitive. Even when the Prime Minister of India visits, they follow the rules and regulations of the temple. All the celebrities who visit the famous temples of Odisha like Puri Srimandir or Lingaraj temple are clearly instructed not to carry their mobile phones. Yet these errors happen. Strict action will be taken against those involved in such incidents.

There have been no official comments from the temple administration or servitors on this matter.

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