Sabarimala Sacred Ghee Scam: A Temple Blunder Unveiled
An Indian temple official has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating funds from the sale of sacred ghee during the Sabarimala 'mandala-makaravilakku' festival. The arrest comes in response to a Kerala High Court order demanding an investigation into irregularities, revealing a significant financial loss for the Devaswom Board.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Pathanamthitta | Updated: 04-02-2026 20:16 IST | Created: 04-02-2026 20:16 IST
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The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken action against a Devaswom official over accused fund misappropriation linked to the notable Sabarimala 'mandala-makaravilakku' festival held last year.
The scandal revolves around 'Adiya Sishtam Ghee', a revered temple offering sold during pilgrimage seasons, where approximately Rs 36.24 lakh in sales reportedly went unaccounted for.
This financial discrepancy prompted the Kerala High Court to order a thorough investigation, expressing severe concern and highlighting oversight failures within higher administrative circles, leading to the arrest of K R Sunilkumar Potty.
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