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Bengaluru: Govt mulling over move to prohibit use of mobile phones in temples

  •   Mon, Dec 19 2022 05:19:39 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, Dec 19: Government of Karnataka is studying a proposal to ban the use of mobile phones in temple premises in lines with state of Tamil Nadu which is going to implement the same after a Madras High court verdict.

Officials of the Hindu Religious Institutions And Charitable Endowments Department are holding discussions on the subject after receiving appeals from many devotees. It is said that a decision to this effect will be taken after the winter session of Assembly.

A senior officer said that the usage of mobile phones in temples has increased after E-Hundis were started during Covid-19 pandemic. Temples like Tirumala does not allow the use of mobile phones.

Officials of Hindu Religious Institutions And Charitable Endowments Department said, “Many who have appealed to ban use of mobile phones in temples are of the opinion that ring tones of mobiles are causing disturbance during poojas. Many people click photos putting their back to the sanctum sanctorum. By allowing this kind of mobile usage in temple premises there are possibilities of sending wrong signals to those who visit temples. Along with prohibiting the use of mobile phones in temples, there should be provision to keep the mobile phones in safe custody in temples before entering the temple.”

Meanwhile, department commissioner Rohini Sindhuri said that no decision has been arrived at as of now and only discussions are in progress.

 

 
  

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  • Vishnu hebbar, Mangaluru

    Tue, Dec 20 2022

    No one will come to temple if it happens. People love their mobiles and money moe rhan god

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Mon, Dec 19 2022

    Believe me , if this is strictly implemented somebody's going to die in a hateful society of today.

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  • Pavan, Mlr

    Mon, Dec 19 2022

    Election is nearing new gimmick every day to fool Hindus.

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  • mohan prabhu, mangalore/canada

    Mon, Dec 19 2022

    Some so-called devotees are holy humbugs. It is obvious when they hcarry cellphones to temples and churches without switching them off so as not to miss important satta calls.

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  • Gowtham S, Mangaluru

    Mon, Dec 19 2022

    Excellent Decision by the So Called Temple Management Committee. They should also Ban the use of Cameramen and Videographers in Temples. Some people are walking into the Sanctum Sanctorum, and instead of focusing on the puja, they have one eye on the Camera. Such people are getting their pictures clicked for social media posts. Even blocking of Temple Darshan timings for the So Called VIPs should be stopped, else Devotees will think that God treats us different, whereas all are equal in the eyes of God. All this is sending a wrong message to the devotees.

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