Amala Paul Alleges Religious Discrimination After Being 'Denied' Entry in Kerala's Thiruvairanikulam Mahadeva Temple

Popular South Indian actress Amala Paul has alleged that she was denied entry in the Thiruvairanikulam Mahadeva temple, near here. The actor claimed that on Monday that she was allegedly refused 'darshan' by temple authorities, citing customs which allow only Hindus inside the premises. But a determined Amala offered her prayers to the deity from the road in front of the temple. Bholaa: Amala Paul Comes on Board for Ajay Devgn’s Next Directorial Venture.

Sharing her experience in the temple's visitors' register, she wrote "Felt the spirit even though she didn't see the Goddess". "It is sad and disappointing that religious discrimination still exists in 2023. I couldn't go near the Goddess but could feel the spirit from a distance. I hope there will be a change in religious discrimination soon. The time will come and we all will be treated equally and not on the basis of religion." Amala Paul Files Case of Cheating and Threatening Against Ex-Beau Bhavninder Singh Dhatt.

The temple authorities of the Thiruvairanikulam Mahadeva Temple Trust stated they were only following the temple customs. "Many devotees of other religions have come to visit the temple, but no one knows that. However, when a celebrity comes, it becomes controversial," said an official.

Thirty-one-year-old Paul is a hugely popular actress in the South Indian film industry with successful hits in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 18, 2023 03:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).