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Preparations for Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das's son's wedding inside Rajaji Tiger Reserve's core zone at Sureshwari Devi temple sparked controversy. Forest authorities registered a case against the temple committee for alleged violations of forest and wildlife norms, though wedding rituals proceeded in a restricted manner.

Lingaraj Temple's Record of Rights Committee proposed round-the-clock CCTV surveillance inside and around the sanctum sanctorum. This aims to ensure transparent ritual conduct and prevent servitor disputes. The committee also recommended improved lighting, basic amenities for devotees, and special training for servitors, as part of broader efforts to enhance temple management and devotee experience.

"This is indeed a delightful experience... The temple committee has made excellent arrangements here, ensuring that even ordinary people can now easily have 'darshan' of 'Baba' in a relatively short span of time... As of now, thousands of devotees have already had the privilege of catching a glimpse of 'Baba', as he expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made for pilgrims and highlighted the improved accessibility at the shrine.

Odisha's Law Commission proposes a strict dress code for the Jagannath Temple, mandating traditional attire for priests and specific outfits for devotees, including a ban on women wearing shirts and jeans. The recommendations, currently under government review, also suggest harsher penalties for temple property encroachment and misconduct by servitors.

On Friday, the serene town of Bodh Gaya will come alive with the 2,570th Buddha Purnima festivities, led by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The historic Mahabodhi Mahavihara will be the heart of the celebrations, drawing in thousands of followers from all over.