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When devotion needs a permit: The Bathukamma controversy at Bhagyalakshmi Temple
At Hyderabad’s Charminar, the Bathukamma festival at the Bhagyalakshmi Temple was allowed only under strict court conditions—100 women, 90 minutes, and no VIPs. The episode reflects a growing trend of Hindu festivals bound by permits and restrictions.