Davanagere, April 28 -- Allegations of large scale financial misconduct have triggered a major controversy in the Harihara Veerashaiva Lingayat Panchamasali Peetha, with Spiritual leader Swami Vachanananda Guru claiming that crores of rupees donated by devotees have been "looted" without any proper accounting.
Addressing reporters on Tuesday, the Swami said the issue has sparked widespread anger among devotees, who have begun gathering and protesting, demanding full transparency in the administration of the Peetha.
"Assets worth crores of rupees donated by devotees have been looted. There is no proper account being given. That is why people have gathered here - to demand accountability," he said.
He alleged that devotees had contributed ...