Bhubaneswar, Dec. 17 -- The Odisha government is considering stricter punishment to deal with repeated violations inside the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Wednesday, reacting to a viral photograph of Lord Jagannath taken inside the Srimandir.

Speaking on the incident, the minister said the government is concerned about repeated acts of indiscipline despite clear warnings from the temple administration. He said some people continue to defy rules and indulge in such activities, forcing the government to think about tougher legal provisions.

Harichandan said that those involved in such acts are not genuine devotees. They do not come for darshan but only to create drama and gain attention on soc...