Ban On Non-Hindu Traders Near Temples Spreads To More Districts In Karnataka
NDTV
The banners were placed during annual Kaup Marigudi festival in Udupi, stating that non-Hindu vendors and traders should not be allowed entry.
The issue regarding denial of permission for non-Hindu traders and vendors to carry out business during annual temple fairs and religious events Karnataka has now spread to different parts of the state, after it originated from Udupi.
Initially, banners were placed during the annual Kaup Marigudi festival in Udupi district, stating that non-Hindu vendors and traders should not be allowed entry.
Thereafter similar banners were also displayed at Padubidri temple festival, and also at a couple of temples in Dakshina Kannada district.
Incidentally, the Maari Gudi temple management had heeded the request of certain pro-Hindu organisations on the matter.
