India, May 23 -- The Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar underwent a purification ritual today as a non-Hindu tourist reportedly entered the temple premises.

The tourist has been identified as Vasilache Andrei-Cristian, a national of Romania, a southeastern European country.

The 48-year-old foreign national was spotted roaming on premises of the temple today. Noticing 'suspicious' movements, the servitors and temple police questioned him about his identity and nationality.

Later, he was taken to the temple office for more interrogation.

As entry of non-Hindus is completely restricted at the Lingaraj Temple, the shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple authorities conducted purification ritual at the temple.

"The temple police perso...