Belur Chennakeshava Temple turns into Shaivite Temple

Hassan: Symbol of Karnataka’s rich heritage Belur Chennakeshava temple has turned into a Shiva temple here on Friday after DJ Telugu movie team installed an idol of Shiva for shooting within the compound wall of the temple which caused for a controversy and subsequently it was removed by the shooting team from the temple premises following protests by the locals and tourists who arrived to visit the temple.

Controversy was erupted on Thursday and Friday as the movie team closed the door of the temple without allowing the visitors to visit the temple. The move was questioned by the locals. Reacting to the questions raised, the movie team said that the shooting is being carried out after obtaining necessary permission from district administration and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) by remitting shooting fee fixed by ASI.

Meanwhile, the locals and tourists have objected the luxurious movie set installed by the shooting team which spoils divinity, purity of the temple. The protesters also noted that the shooting is being carried out violating the norms should be followed while shooting at the places have historical significance.