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Guruvayur Temple Completes Purification After Influencer’s Pond Video With Darshan Reopening After 5 PM

Officials cite a court bar on reels, signaling possible recovery of purification costs.

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Guruvayur Shri Krishna temple holds purification rituals after vlogger Jasmin Jaffer’s reel sparks row.

Overview

  • Shudheekarana was conducted on Tuesday on the tanthri’s advice, repeating six days of temple observances with 18 pujas and 18 sheevelis.
  • Devotee entry was curtailed in the morning, and officials said the sanctum would open to the public after 5 pm.
  • The devaswom lodged a complaint over violations of temple rules and referenced the Kerala High Court’s prohibition on producing reels near the premises.
  • Police informed the court that a case would be registered in line with its direction.
  • Vlogger Jasmin Jaffar deleted the reel and issued an apology, while administrators said ritual expenses were met from devaswom funds with legal steps possible to recover costs.