点评:I understand this is a sacred site for Hindu people but taking advantage of tourists who do not have the same beliefs cannot be what Hinduism stands for.
Our driver took us to the lake and suggested we have a local guide. For 500 rupees this seemed to make sense. However what we were not made aware was that the local guide would lead us to an audience with a local priest which would lead to being asked for a donation for meals in multiples of 2000 rupees. By this point we just had to get away so we offered the minimum of 2000 rupees in cash. No receipt and no idea where the money would end up.
So traveller beware. If you hold Hindu beliefs you will know what to expect. If you do not hold Hindu beliefs make sure you understand what is going to happen when your driver suggests you have a local guide.
We have no problem with supporting people less fortunate than ourselves but hiding it under the name of religion is not what religion should be about.
翻译:我知道这里是印度教徒的圣地,但利用不信奉印度教的游客牟利,这绝非印度教的教义。
我们的司机带我们去了湖边,建议我们请个当地向导。500卢比的价格听起来似乎合情合理。然而,我们事先并不知道,这位向导会带我们去见一位当地祭司,然后祭司会以2000卢比为单位索要餐费。当时我们只想赶紧离开,所以只好给了最低限度的2000卢比现金。没有收据,也不知道这笔钱最终会落入谁的口袋。
所以,各位旅行者务必提高警惕。如果您信奉印度教,您自然会知道会发生什么。如果您不信奉印度教,请务必了解当司机建议您请当地向导时,接下来会发生什么。
我们乐于帮助那些比我们不幸的人,但以宗教之名行骗,这绝非宗教的真谛。