A shocking incident in Mumbai’s Chembur area sparked outrage, after devotees visiting the Kali Mata Temple found the idol of Goddess Kali dressed in attire resembling that of Mother Mary. The unexpected sight left many visitors confused and upset, eventually prompting police intervention.
According to eyewitnesses, a few devotees first noticed the unusual appearance of the idol and questioned the temple priest about it. The priest reportedly told them that the goddess had appeared in his dream and instructed him to dress her in that form.. His explanation, however, did not convince many devotees or members of nearby religious groups, who feared the act could trigger communal tensions.
Following complaints from angry devotees, the priest, identified as Ramesh, was handed over to the RCF Police Station by members of local organisations. Some residents even claimed he might have been influenced or paid by unknown individuals to stage the incident, though these allegations remain unverified. Police have begun investigating the matter in detail.
A case has been registered under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with deliberate actions intended to hurt religious sentiments.
After being taken into custody, the priest was produced in court and remanded to two days of police custody. Police are now looking into whether others were involved or whether any coordinated motive was behind the episode.
