Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Tirumala Temple: Cultural Performance Sparks Controversy
At a temple festival, a dance performance sparked debate.
Some people thought it looked like a folk ritual called Bhoota Kola.
This made them think the performance was not right for the temple.
The temple explained that the dance was actually about Lord Varaha Swamy.
They said the song was devotional and had no connection to the ritual.
The temple officials also asked people to think before they share things online and said the performance was just to honor Lord Varaha, who is an important part of the temple.
A cultural performance at the Tirumala temple sparked controversy.
Some people felt the performance resembled the folk ritual "Bhoota Kola."
The TTD stated the performance was "Varaha Roopam," a devotional hymn.
The TTD clarified that the performance had no link to black magic.
TTD urged social media users to verify facts before spreading claims.
- Who
- TTD, devotees, social media users
- What
- Controversy over a cultural performance at Tirumala temple
- When
- During a 9-day festival
- Where
- Tirumala temple
- Why
- Due to perceived resemblance of performance to a folk ritual, leading to debate over temple traditions.
- Event
- Cultural dance performance
- Location
- Tirumala temple
- Performed On
- Day one of a 9-day festival
- TTD's Explanation
- Performance was 'Varaha Roopam,' a devotional hymn
- Critics' Concerns
- Resemblance to 'Bhoota Kola' folk ritual