Imagine standing in line at a famous temple, waiting hours to see the deity. Suddenly, someone walks past you—escorted through a “VIP Gate”—because they paid ₹5000 for faster darshan.
This scene is becoming common across India. But is this convenience or the commodification of faith?
🕉️ The Ancient Temple System
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In the Vedic age, temples were open sanctuaries—built for all, regardless of caste or wealth.
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Kings & traders donated to temples, but darshan (divine viewing) was free.
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Rituals like abhishekams and homas were community events—not tiered services.
💰 The Rise of Paid Darshan
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From Tirupati to ISKCON, temples now have “Special Entry Tickets”.
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Charges: anywhere from ₹300 to ₹10,000 depending on proximity to deity & queue bypass.
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This is creating a class divide inside temples—VIP vs. common devotee.
⚡ The Debate
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Supporters say: Money funds temple upkeep, annadanam (feeding devotees), and daily rituals.
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Critics argue: Faith is becoming a business—“VIP spirituality” dilutes equality before God.
🌌 Hidden Reality
In the Puranas, Lord Shiva destroyed Daksha’s Yajna because ego entered ritual. The lesson?
⚠️ When rituals become transactional, divinity withdraws.
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