Lingaraj Temple Makar Sankranti rituals halted: Orissa HC stays collector's order on sevayat rights
Orissa high court has halted Makar Sankranti rituals at Lingaraj Temple for the second year, staying a collector's order on servitor rights. The court ruled the collector lacked authority to settle disputes between Badu and Brahman servitor groups over key rituals. The matter is now set for further hearing, leaving the traditional ceremonies in limbo.