No Pockets For Priests At Mansa Devi After Ram Temple, Badrinath Theft Row
The Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar has mandated that priests wear pocketless clothing to prevent the direct collection of donations. This policy follows a high-profile investigation into alleged donation theft at the Badrinath Temple.
Why it matters
It highlights growing efforts to increase transparency and accountability in the management of large financial offerings at major religious institutions in India.
The Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar has implemented a new dress code requiring priests to wear pocketless attire, amid concerns regarding donation management at religious institutions.Mansa Devi Temple Trust Chairman Ravindra Puri welcomed the new dress code, stating that all priests and staff members have since adhered to the requirement of wearing pocketless attire."When I arrived at the temple and observed the priests and staff, I noticed that none of their kurtas had pockets. Those who are opposing us are trying to tarnish the reputation of the Mansa Devi Temple... I would never seek to defame them... However, this situation compelled me to decide that our priests should wear attires without pockets while on duty... I have installed sixty-five cameras; anyone caught on camera engaging in wrongdoing will not be spared...
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