Overview

• Urvashi Rautela claimed in an interview that a temple near Badrinath, called 'Urvashi Mandir,' was dedicated to her, sparking controversy.
• Local priests and villagers clarified that the temple is an ancient Shaktipeeth dedicated to Goddess Urvashi from Hindu mythology, not the actress.
• Religious authorities, including Bhuwan Chandra Uniyal, criticized the claim as misleading and disrespectful to sacred traditions.
• The Brahma Kapal Teerth Purohit Society and local residents have called for government intervention over the perceived disrespect to their cultural heritage.
• Rautela has not issued a formal response to the backlash and continues to promote her entertainment projects, including her Telugu cinema ventures.