Devotees seek removal of Mathe Manikeshwari Ashram head
They also demand a probe into alleged fund irregularities
- ✓They also demand a probe into alleged fund irregularities
- ✓Primary Authority: Official communique verified from The Hindu National.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under india public notices.
Devotees of Mata Manikeshwari Ashram at Yanagundi in Sedam taluk staged a protest in Kalaburagi city on Wednesday, demanding the removal of Ashram president Shivayya Swami and an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the handling of donations and funds.
The protesters alleged that Mr. Shivayya had dissolved the existing trust and constituted a new one with his nominees without the consent of its members or following due procedure. They demanded an investigation into the constitution of the new trust and the restoration of the earlier management.
“We want a transparent inquiry into the funds and donations received by the ashram and the manner in which the new trust was formed without the consent of old trust members,” devotee Shivakumar Patil Telkur said. Devotee Parvath Reddy sought a comprehensive audit of cash, gold and silver offerings, hundi collections and other donations received by the ashram.
They also demanded details of collections and expenditure related to the proposed installation of a ‘Koti Linga’ on the ashram hill. He said every donation received in the name of the ashram should be properly accounted for and its utilisation disclosed to devotees.
The protesters demanded that Mr. Shivayya be removed from the management pending an inquiry and that appropriate action be taken if the allegations were established. They also sought reconstitution of the management in accordance with the trust’s rules and the traditional practices of the ashram.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |