Shimla, Oct. 30 -- The Himachal Pradesh High Court has intervened in a fresh controversy surrounding the only temple of Devta Aadi Bharama in Kullu, after its Kardar (traditional caretaker) alleged interference by the local administration in temple management and rituals.
Hearing a contempt plea filed by the Kardar, Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua directed the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kullu to file a reply within a week over alleged violation of earlier court orders that had clearly defined the control and financial handling of the temple.
The petitioner submitted that despite clear directions in previous judgments dated September 17 this year and November 13, 2024, the SDM constituted several committees to manage temple finances and acc...