Bengaluru temples face income decline as devotees opt to travel to shrines across state using Shakti scheme benefits
TNN / Apr 20, 2025, 00:04 (IST)
Karnataka's Shakti scheme, offering free bus travel, has boosted overall income for Muzrai temples statewide. However, Bengaluru's prominent temples are facing a contrasting trend, with over 75% experiencing a significant decline in annual income during 2024 due to reduced footfall. This shift is attributed to devotees now traveling to major temples outside the city, impacting local temple revenues.