Supreme Court Orders Transparent Donation System at Vrindavan's Bankey Bihari Temple
The Supreme Court directed the managing committee of Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Maharaj Temple in Vrindavan to implement a transparent system for receiving donations, ensuring all contributions go directly to the temple treasury. The court emphasized that no person, including sevayats or Bhandaris, can appropriate funds before they are offered to the deity. Donations must be deposited through designated boxes or online, and any obstruction to this process will be taken seriously. This follows concerns about alleged misuse of temple funds.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Aug, 09:19 am. Other outlets followed.