Action taken against 8 Tulja Bhawani Temple priests for tobacco consumption, spitting

The trust managing the renowned Tulja Bhawani Temple in Dharashivs Tuljapur has taken action against eight priests for tobacco consumption and spitting, an official said on Friday.These eight priests were given notices to explain their act, he said.Six replied to the notices and apologised. The other two who did not respond have been barred from temple entry for three months, the official said.

The trust managing the renowned Tulja Bhawani Temple in Dharashiv's Tuljapur has taken action against eight priests for tobacco consumption and spitting, an official said on Friday.

These eight priests were given notices to explain their act, he said.

''Six replied to the notices and apologised. They were prohibited from entering the temple for one month. The other two who did not respond have been barred from temple entry for three months,'' the official said.