Guruvayur Temple pond to be purified as non-Hindu vlogger Jasmin Jaffer washes feet in waters
Thrissur: The pond of the Guruvayur Shri Krishna Temple here will undergo purification rituals on Tuesday as a non-Hindu vlogger washed her feet in the waters of the pond recently.
A six-day-old reel of Jasmin Jaffer, a former Bigg Boss contestant and social media influencer, has gone viral on social media, following which the administration board of the temple announced that the pond would be purified.
The Guruvayur Devaswom has said that Jasmin Jaffer, a non-Hindu, has violated the temple customs and rendered the pond impure.
As part of the purification process, the darshan timings have been restricted from 5 am to noon, temple sources have said. They added that the rituals will be repeated for six days and include 18 kinds of poojas and 18 sheevelis.
Devotees will be permitted to enter the nalambalam only after the purification rituals are completed and are requested to cooperate with the temple administration board with regard to the temporary restrictions.
OB Arun Kumar, Devaswom administrator, has filed a complaint with the temple police, citing violation of the sanctity of the pond. He also said it was an act of disobedience of the High Court order prohibiting photography and videography at the temple’s restricted zones. The police have informed the court that a case would be registered as per the court’s directive.
Jaffer, who has deleted the video clip, issued an apology for washing her feet in the temple pond. She also clarified that she was unaware of the restrictions related to the temple.
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PM leads mega roadshow in Sikkim, to attend celebrations marking 50 years of statehood on Tuesday
Gangtok (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a mega roadshow in Gangtok on Monday evening after arriving in Sikkim to attend the closing ceremony of 50 years of statehood celebrations.
Modi, who wore a traditional Bhutia cap and a Lepcha coat, was received at the Libing helipad by Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
From the helipad, the PM began the roadshow, which concluded at Lok Bhavan, where he will stay overnight.
On the open vehicle, Modi was flanked by CM Tamang on his left and state BJP president D R Thapa on his right.
Large crowds lined the roads for hours, waving national flags and waiting to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.
As his convoy moved slowly through the city, people broke into celebrations. Some enthusiastic supporters chanted "Modi, Modi, Modi", while a few women were seen showering flower petals in his direction.
Modi acknowledged the cheering crowds by waving continuously.
Tamang was also seen urging the gathered people to cheer for the PM during the roadshow.
The route of the roadshow was decorated, with arch gates erected at several points and large cut-outs of Modi placed along the roads.
On Tuesday, Modi will visit the Orchidarium in Gangtok. To commemorate the golden jubilee of Sikkim's statehood and showcase the state's ecological and floral heritage, the 'Swarnajayanti Maitri Manjari' Park has been developed as a world-class Orchid Experience Centre.
The PM will also participate in the closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50th statehood celebrations at Paljor Stadium, where he will unveil development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore.
The projects cover several sectors, including infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture.
Modi is also scheduled to address the gathering on the occasion.
He was expected to attend the opening ceremony of the year-long celebrations last year, but could not reach the venue due to inclement weather. However, he addressed the event virtually from Siliguri in neighbouring West Bengal.
Tamang later thanked the people for giving the grand reception to the PM during the hour-long roadshow in the state capital.
"With immense fervour and heartfelt enthusiasm, the people of Sikkim accorded a grand and resounding welcome to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on his arrival in Gangtok," he said in a social media post.
Tamang said people from all walks of life gathered in large numbers to greet him, reflecting the deep respect and warm affection the people of Sikkim hold for his leadership.
"It was indeed an honour to join him during the roadshow and witness the overwhelming love and support of the people firsthand," he said.
