A video footage
relating to alleged proselytisation atop Tirumala
created ripples among the TTD circles on Wednesday. The footage believed to
have taken in the temple town showed clergymen encouraging religious
conversions right in front of the main temple complex. Further adding to the
controversy, the clergymen also reportedly made some derogatory remarks against
the presiding deity.
Though the video was said to have been
uploaded on You Tube in September 2011 it became a hot topic of discussion when
a section of the electronic media telecast it. Soon after the
telecast, the TTD found itself in an embarrassing situation with devotees,
political leaders and religious heads criticising it
for what they called quiescent attitude of the management.
When contacted TTD Executive Officer M.G. Gopal
said he would not tolerate any kind of activity which would undermine the
religious dignity of the place. Instructions were issued to the officials
concerned to probe the issue. In case of violation (according to which
promotion of religious activities other than Hinduism is strictly prohibited
atop Tirumala) strict action would be initiated against erring persons, he
said.
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