Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has found herself at the center of a controversy after photos of her inside the restricted areas of the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar went viral on social media. The incident has sparked outrage among devotees and raised questions about the enforcement of temple rules.
Shilpa Shetty was in Bhubaneswar for the inauguration of a jewelry showroom and visited the Lingaraj Temple afterward. The photos, which show her inside the temple premises where photography is strictly prohibited, have led to widespread criticism. The temple has a well-known ban on mobile phones and cameras to preserve the sanctity of the sacred space and for security reasons.
The controversy deepened when it was revealed that the temple supervisor was seen posing with Shetty in one of the pictures. This has raised further questions about the administration’s enforcement of the rules, as the supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all visitors adhere to the temple’s regulations.
The temple administration has yet to issue an official comment on the matter. Meanwhile, devotees and the general public continue to express their discontent, questioning whether different rules apply to celebrities compared to regular visitors.
