Radiant Thoughts of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale

Free temples from Government control and takeover !

If devotees manage temple affairs, the worship and serving of the Deity will be enriched with bhav (Spiritual emotion). This does not happen presently, since temples are controlled by Governments.

Besides, corruption in the Governments has seeped into temple management too. Why would God reside in such a place ? Devotees will not benefit spiritually from visiting a temple where God does not reside ! If devotees manage temple affairs, the worship and serving of the Deity will be enriched with bhav (Spiritual emotion). This does not happen presently, since temples are controlled by Governments.