3 temples of Velips open after 11-year long legal battle

25 Dec 2019 07:53 PM

At last, after 11 long years, three temples of Khaddem in Balli have been opened for public. A court battle between two local groups of Velip community had compelled the court to keep it closed without any rituals or festivities.



The Magistrate has now ordered to open the temple for devotees and also one group is allowed to conduct prayers.

But no religious rituals would be allowed right now.

Temples in Khaddem in Balli are not only mere temples but also have architectural value. But it got into legal battle due to differences between the locals.

The cases started from Mamlatdar and reached up to the high court.

The high court then ordered Quepem deputy collector to handle the case.

After hearing all the sides, Quepem Deputy Collector Rohit Kadam has ordered that all the three temples be opened for public. The local devotees are thus happy.

Reporter: Ramesh Naik Raut | Desk: Jawahar Barve



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