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Guruvayur Temple Performs Purification Rites, Restricts Darshan After Influencer’s Pond Video

Officials say the rites follow the tanthri’s advice under a court curb on videography.

Jasmin Jaffar faced flak from the internet and Guruvayur temple management for dipping feet in the temple pond.
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Overview

  • Temple authorities repeated six days of ceremonies — 18 pujas and 18 sheevelis — and limited morning darshan, with access resuming only after the rites.
  • The Guruvayur Devaswom filed a complaint with the temple police against vlogger Jasmin Jaffar for filming at the sacred Rudra Theertham pond.
  • Police informed the court that a case will be registered in line with judicial directions.
  • The board cited a Kerala High Court order barring videography in restricted zones and longstanding rules that prohibit non-Hindu entry in specified areas.
  • Jaffar deleted the reel and issued a public apology, as the Devaswom said ritual costs would be met from its funds initially with possible recovery pursued according to law.