Woman From Madhya Pradesh Royal Family Dragged Out Of Temple Over Alleged Violation

Panna, Madhya Pradesh: 

Jiteshwari Devi, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Madhya Pradesh’s Panna, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of violating temple rules by entering its sanctum sanctorum during Janmashtami celebrations, police said.

As is the custom every year, the birth anniversary of the Hindu God Krishna was celebrated at midnight in the Shri Jugal Kishore temple, a popular religious site in the Bundelkhand region which includes Panna district.

According to temple officials, Jiteshwari Devi allegedly tried to disrupt the rituals at the temple by insisting on performing the ‘aarti’ herself. Subsequently, when she tried to enter the sanctum sanctorum, she tripped and fell.

A ruckus ensued forcing the police to arrive at the temple and ask the erstwhile queen to leave the temple premises.  A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing her arguing with the temple authorities and the police. Locals present at the temple have alleged that the Jiteshwari Devi was drunk and tried to fight with temple authorities.

The erstwhile queen was dragged out of the temple by police personnel.