Andhra Pradesh tourism minister RK Roja violates prevailing Hindu customs at Tirumala.

B Upendran | HENB | Tirupati | Nov 2, 2023:: Actress turned Politician, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister RK Roja of YSRCP has violated the holistic Hindu regulation at the Tirumala temple. as reported. Roja is known as a frequent visitor in the Tirumala Tirupati  Devasthanam.

Going into the story, Roja Selvamani visited the Tirumala temple earlier today. She got the Darshan done during the VIP break. Incidentally, Roja came with her personal photographer to the Tirumala temple today. The issue here is that the photographer brought by Roja, Steyn, was wearing other religious necklaces and accessories. .Reportedly, Steyn was wearing a neckless with Cross of Christianity.

One of the primary regulations at Tirumala shrine is that people wearing other religious ornaments should not be allowed inside the premises. But Roja flouted the regulations as she brought her photographer with other religious necklace to the holy Tirumala temple. This incident has now come under severe criticism and Roja is under the pump for the same.

Devotees of Srivari are furious over this matter. Photos related to this have also gone viral on social media. Many devotees of Srivari are angry with this. Does minister Roja not know that there is a ban on any pagan symbols including Christanity in Tirumala? They are asking. Many people are alleging that every time minister Roja visits Tirumala, the photographer violates the rules.

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Inputs from Sakshi TV and India Herald.