Temple Committees Demand Crackdown on Misinformation

Temple leaders in Dakshina Kannada are upset about people saying temple money is being misused.

They want the government to take action against those spreading these false claims.

A government minister says these claims are wrong and politically motivated.

The government has also increased the money given to priests.

Leaders discussed how to protect temple funds and traditions, suggesting things like ID cards and reviving temple art forms to ensure people are aware of the temple's function.