Kerala temple row: Purification ritual at Guruvayoor; reels in pond trigger complaint

Guruvayur devaswom has ordered purification rituals at the temple after vlogger Jasmin Jaffar allegedly washed her feet in the temple pond and filmed reels, violating temple rules. The rituals, scheduled for Tuesday, will lead to restricted entry for devotees. Devaswom administrator filed a police complaint and will initially cover ritual expenses from devaswom funds, later pursuing legal action.

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Guruvayur devaswom has ordered purification rituals at the temple after vlogger Jasmin Jaffar allegedly washed her feet in the temple pond and filmed reels, violating temple rules. The rituals, scheduled for Tuesday, will lead to restricted entry for devotees. Devaswom administrator filed a police complaint and will initially cover ritual expenses from devaswom funds, later pursuing legal action.

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Guruvayur devaswom has ordered purification rituals at the temple after vlogger Jasmin Jaffar allegedly washed her feet in the temple pond and filmed reels, violating temple rules. The rituals, scheduled for Tuesday, will lead to restricted entry for devotees. Devaswom administrator filed a police complaint and will initially cover ritual expenses from devaswom funds, later pursuing legal action.

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