Bhubaneswar, Jan. 15 -- The rituals at the Shree Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar have resumed following a disruption caused by internal conflicts among temple servitors. After the Mangala Alati, Dhadi Darshan is currently underway, restoring regular worship for devotees.

According to sources, such disruptions have been recurring for several years. Ironically, the temple servitors, who depend on temple service for their livelihood, were themselves responsible for keeping the deity on fast. This has raised serious concerns among devotees and the general public.

The interruption occurred after Lord Lingaraj was forced to fast on Makar Sankranti, as temple rituals were suspended due to a dispute between the Badu and Brahmin Nijogs. The disag...