Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod (SP)

Kasargod, Nov 26: A Homa (oblation) had been organized at the local depot of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation here at midnight on October 23. The rituals were aimed at driving out some spirits, which the officials believe, were haunting the depot. Top officials were present during the procedure it is gathered.

After the issue came to their notice with inordinate delay, top officials of the corporation have ordered an investigation by the vigilance cell. Many have expressed suspicion about the actual purpose of this Homa.

An astrologer from the state's border with Karnataka guided the entire procedure, it is gathered. It is claimed hat the officials, worried over the recent spate of accidents involving their buses, were told that nasty spirits were behind this phenomenon. As they were advised to ward off the evil through Homa, out of superstition, they decided to perform this procedure, it is learnt.

Although the officials tried to claim that only Ganapati Puja was performed as part of Ayudha Puja that day, the fact that an astrologer was present there has given rise to doubts. It is said that the money required for the Homa was funded by drivers of buses together.