Hema Malini’s Puri Jagannath Temple visit sparks row, local outfit files complaint, calls it…

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Birthday party (BJP) senior chief and MP Hema Malini visited the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha final week on the occasion of Holi. Alternatively, the controversy over with of the ‘Dream Girl’ has been deemed illegal ensuing in a police complaint. Hema Malini offered prayers and sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath within the presence of Puri MP and BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra.

According to the experiences, Shree Jagannath Sena, a native outfit has filed a complaint on the Singhadawar Police Establish of abode, accusing the actor-became-flesh presser of hurting and violating spiritual sentiments.
The outfit alleged that the BJP MP married Dharmendra, a Muslim, and violated traditions by visiting the Srimandir. Its chief, Priyadarshan Pattnaik, demanded Hema Malini’s arrest if the claims have been confirmed honest.

Hema Malini married Dharmendra in 1980. As per the complaint, Dharmendra, who used to be already married to Prakash Kaur transformed to Islam, bypassed the Hindu Marriage Act, and tied the knot with Malini in a Nikah, which used to be solemnised by Moulana Kazi Abdulah Faizabadi.

The duo part two daughters, actor Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, and moreover have 5 grandchildren. Dharmendra shares four formative years with Prakash Kaur – Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta, and Ajeita.

While speaking to the media, Hema Malini said, “Feeling blessed to have mighty Holi at Jagannath Puri. I essentially have approach from Mathura… The day gone by, we mighty Holi at Mathura; as of late, we're celebrating the festival right here… I thank the Odisha authorities, the of us, and Sambit Patra for the arrangements.”

She moreover requested of us to have a great time the festival within the spirit of devotion, adding, “The message for Holi is… You all should play Holi. It’s Lord Krishna’s festival… Play Phoolon ki Holi (Holi with vegetation).”

The controversy over with to Puri used to be part of her Odisha tour, which moreover included a absorbing dance performance on the Vrindavan Mahotsav in Bhubaneswar on March 14. The tournament, organized by legendary flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, used to be a essential highlight of the Holi celebrations within the enlighten.

Carrying an beautiful yellow costume, Hema Malini captivated the viewers with her resplendent Odissi and Kathak dance performances, blending classical expressions with devotion. As a designate of appreciate, Sambit Patra presented her with a silver filigree art work of Lord Jagannath.

Earlier than her performance, the actress spoke about her prolonged-standing bond with Odisha, announcing, “I always in actuality feel good at any time when I plot to Odisha… There may be heaps of greenery right here. It's a very soundless and light dilemma.”

She moreover acknowledged the invitation from Guru Ratikant Mohapatra to gain at Sri Sri University, adding, “He's an efficient good friend of mine. Now we have gotten known every assorted for years. I essentially have had an wonderful relationship with Kelucharan Mohapatra.”