Mangaluru: Karnataka Dharmik Parishad has asked the government to allow SVAS in all temples by following the Covid-19 regulation Get less than Rs 5 lakh per year, said Kashekodi SoororyAnayana Bhat Parishad member.
“The C-Grade Temple is the worst blow because of restrictions.
There are more than 30,000 temples in the state.
Most of them are managed by one Archak.
There are Archaks which produce less than Rs 5,000 per month.
These are some temples, ones Located in the interior of the country, if SEVA is permitted, Archak can produce around Rs 100 per day, “said Bhat.
Last time, several organizations had advanced to expanding assistance to temples.
During the second wave, because of restrictions, he found it difficult to pay for fuel.
There are many during the locking that used to live only on the naiedya (rice) offered to God.
Some Archaks will never share their difficulties.
He said that around 205 class temples in this country get more than Rs 25 lakh per year, 139 B-Grade temples generate RS 5-25 Lakh’s revenue, and as many as 34,219 temples produce fewer than Rs 5 Lakh per year.
“We are pleased that the Hindu Karnataka Religious Institution and Department of Endowment Amal are considering the use of public funds collected from larger temples to help smaller temples.
We will also meet Shashikala Minister Jolle with a request to raise the restrictions worn On doing Sevas, “said Bhat.
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