Row over Shubhankar Mishra’s comments on Jagannath Temple: Puri Collector says appropriate action after report

The controversy surrounding well-known social media influencer Shubhankar Mishra has intensified over his alleged misrepresentation of Puri Srimandir and Lord Jagannath. 

Puri District Collector has reportedly stated that appropriate action would be taken after receiving the report. He added that a committee would verify the authenticity of Mishra’s claims. The Collector urged people not to spread rumours or misinformation.

Shubhankar Mishra had reportedly made controversial remarks about Srimandir, which have been widely criticised by various groups, including the servitor community in Puri.

Mishra had claimed that if couples in a romantic relationship visit Srimandir for 'darshan' before marriage, their relationship would never succeed, and they would never be able to get married. He attributed this to what he described as a “curse” of Goddess Radharani on the temple.

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According to his statement, when Goddess Radharani once came to the Srimandir to see Lord Krishna in the form of Jagannath, the servitors allegedly stopped her, saying that the consort of the Lord was not allowed inside the temple. Hearing this, Radharani was angered and cursed the temple.

These remarks have sparked widespread disapproval and strong reactions across Puri.

"Shubhankar Mishra has made some misleading statements. A committee will verify the authenticity of his claims. Appropriate action will be taken based on the committee's report. Anyone found making false statements or spreading rumours will face action after a proper inquiry," said Puri Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida.