Delhi couple posts engagement video in Mahakal temple, security agency gets fined

A Delhi couple performed their engagement ceremony inside the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and later shared a video of the event on social media, prompting action from the temple committee. The committee got the video deleted from Instagram and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the temple's security agency for the violation.

According to temple authorities, the incident came to light on May 26 when the couple from Delhi entered the temple through the VIP protocol arrangement after obtaining the required receipt. The couple exchanged engagement rings inside Ganesh Mandapam within the temple premises and recorded the ceremony.

The devotee who uploaded the video on Instagram captioned it, "Jab Mahakal raazi to kya karega kaazi." After the video went viral on social media, the Mahakaleshwar Temple Committee took immediate action.

The committee first got the social media post removed for violating temple rules. It then initiated action at the temple level. Mahakaleshwar Temple Assistant Administrator Ashish Falwadiya said the committee imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 on the security agency responsible for the area.

Authorities also completely barred the attendant seen in the video from entering through any special gates of the temple. The committee issued a warning to the concerned protocol personnel and priest, while officials are also preparing show-cause notices for the temple employees linked to the incident.

Temple authorities noted that this was not the first instance of devotees violating temple regulations. Despite a ban on carrying mobile phones inside the Mahakaleshwar Temple, the individual involved brought a phone into the premises and recorded the video.

The temple committee said it would further tighten rules to prevent devotees from carrying out similar activities inside the temple in the future.

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