India, May 11 -- Sir,

I am writing to express a concern shared by many devotees regarding the current darshan practices at the Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill. The Temple is a sacred place of worship, and every day, thousands of devotees visit with deep devotion and the hope of receiving a peaceful darshan of the Goddess.

Unfortunately, it is disheartening to see that VIPs are granted direct access to the garbagudi (sanctum sanctorum), while ordinary devotees are made to wait for hours in long queues. Even after such a long wait, once inside the temple, devotees are often rushed and pushed out by the staff managing the crowd.

As a result, many are unable to have a proper darshan. Their time, effort, and spiritual anticipation ...