Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Temple Priest Suicide: Harassment Alleged Against Officials
A deputy chief priest at a temple took his own life.
In a note, he said he was being harassed and humiliated by the temple's executive officer, the chief priest, and a Vedic scholar.
The priest had worked at the temple for many years and even donated a building to it.
He claimed these officials undermined his dignity and created a hostile environment with actions like installing cameras.
The priest's family found him dead in his home.
The news tried to get a response from the executive officer but was unsuccessful.
Deputy chief priest of Sri Eranna Swamy temple in Urukunda died by suicide.
Poojanna Swamy's suicide note accused temple officials of harassment.
EO Vijayaraju, chief priest Jerappa, and Vedic scholar Mohan Sharma were named in the note.
Poojanna served the temple since 2002 and donated a building to it.
The EO allegedly supported the chief priest and Vedic scholar, leading to mental distress.
- Who
- Poojanna Swamy, EO Vijayaraju, chief priest Jerappa, and Vedic scholar Mohan Sharma.
- What
- Deputy chief priest Poojanna Swamy died by suicide.
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Urukunda, Kurnool district, at Sri Eranna Swamy temple.
- Why
- Poojanna alleged harassment and humiliation by temple officials.
Perspective of the Deceased
Perspective of Temple Officials
Accusations
Perspective of the Deceased
Poojanna Swamy alleged harassment and humiliation.
Perspective of Temple Officials
The article does not have information about this view.
Power Dynamics
Perspective of the Deceased
He claimed that the EO's support of others undermined his dignity.
Perspective of Temple Officials
The article does not have information about this view.
- Victim
- Poojanna Swamy
- Location
- Urukunda, Kurnool district
- Temple
- Sri Eranna Swamy temple
- Accusations
- Harassment and humiliation
- Accused
- EO Vijayaraju, chief priest Jerappa, Mohan Sharma
- Priest's Tenure
- Since 2002
- Building Donation
- Rs 50 lakh