Mangaluru: The state of Karnataka Dharmik Parishad has asked the government to allow Sevas in all temples by following the Covid-19 regulation.
The current ban on Sevas in temples has regarding the livelihoods of thousands of priests or Archaks, especially in the temple-c-grade that produces less than Rs 5 Lakh per year, said the Kashekodi Parishad member Sooryarayana Bhat.
“The C-Grade Temple is the worst hit 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, which are located on The interior of the country, if the SEVA is permitted, Archak can produce around Rs 100 per day, “said Bhat.
Last time, several organizations had advanced to expanding assistance to temples.
Bhat said that an Archak from the temple near uppinangady who had to travel almost 25 km from his home to the temple had invested on two wheels during the first wave and during restrictions, he felt difficult, he felt 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 less 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.