Government plans to collect 10% of revenue from temple donations

This has sparked outrage among pro-Hindu organizations

Pro-Hindu groups initiate "No Hundi Kanike" campaign through posters

With over 200 temples in our state generating revenue surpassing one crore, the government plans to collect 10% of this revenue from these temples.

This has sparked outrage among pro-Hindu organizations. Mohan Gowda, a proponent of Hindu causes, voiced his discontent, accusing the government of intending to siphon off temple funds.

This move has resulted in a campaign against the government, particularly gaining traction on social media platforms. Pro-Hindu groups have initiated a “No Hundi Kanike” campaign through posters, urging devotees not to contribute to the temple hundis. The sentiment driving this campaign is one of opposition to government control over Hindu temples, seen as encroaching upon the sacred domain and the community’s religious autonomy.

Critics argue that while Hindu temples face scrutiny and potential exploitation by the government, other religious institutions like mosques, dargahs, and churches remain untouched by such measures, fueling accusations of discrimination and unequal treatment.

The overarching concern among pro-Hindu activists is the potential misappropriation of temple funds, which they perceive as tantamount to a violation of religious sanctity and an affront to the Hindu community’s beliefs.

As tensions escalate, the campaign against the government’s actions continues to gain momentum, underscoring the deep-seated significance of temple autonomy and financial integrity within the Hindu faith.