Hyderabad, May 1 -- As reports of rising animosity and hostility against Indian Muslims emerge in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan's famous Banke Bihari templehas rejected right-wing organisations' demands to socially boycott Muslims who work at the temple.

Banke Bihari templepriest Gyanendra Kishore Goswamistated it was not practical to boycott scores of Muslims who have been working and contributing to the temple for so many years.

"It is not practical. Muslims, particularly artisans and weavers, have deep-rooted contributions here. They've played a major role in weaving the dresses of Banke Bihari for decades. Many of them have a strong belief in Banke Bihari and visit the temple too," Goswami wa...