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From Devotion to Business – Sad to See Annadanam Stopped
Shri Kotilingeshwara的点评
点评：I was very disappointed with my recent visit to Kotilingeshwara Temple in Kolar. What should have been a peaceful spiritual experience felt more like a commercial business.
The problems started in the car parking itself, where a group of transgender people aggressively demanded ₹500. It felt more like forced payment than a voluntary donation, which left a very bad first impression.
After that, there were charges at almost every step. There is an entry fee, the washroom costs ₹10, and visitors are required to leave their footwear at a stand for an additional charge. Inside the temple too, many areas require separate payments.
While exiting, one staff member was shouting at visitors to leave only through a particular exit, which led directly to a shopping area. Families with children are naturally tempted or pressured to buy items there, making the whole arrangement feel like a marketing trap rather than a temple exit.
The most disappointing part is that annadanam, which was available during earlier visits, is no longer provided. Instead, the entire experience seems focused on collecting money from devotees.
Temples should provide a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere, not make devotees feel like they are being charged at every step. I hope the temple management addresses these issues and restores the dignity and devotion that the temple was once known for.
The problems started in the car parking itself, where a group of transgender people aggressively demanded ₹500. It felt more like forced payment than a voluntary donation, which left a very bad first impression.
After that, there were charges at almost every step. There is an entry fee, the washroom costs ₹10, and visitors are required to leave their footwear at a stand for an additional charge. Inside the temple too, many areas require separate payments.
While exiting, one staff member was shouting at visitors to leave only through a particular exit, which led directly to a shopping area. Families with children are naturally tempted or pressured to buy items there, making the whole arrangement feel like a marketing trap rather than a temple exit.
The most disappointing part is that annadanam, which was available during earlier visits, is no longer provided. Instead, the entire experience seems focused on collecting money from devotees.
Temples should provide a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere, not make devotees feel like they are being charged at every step. I hope the temple management addresses these issues and restores the dignity and devotion that the temple was once known for.
翻译：我最近去科拉尔的科蒂林格什瓦拉神庙（Kotilingeshwara Temple）的经历非常令人失望。原本应该是一次宁静祥和的灵修之旅，却感觉更像是一场商业活动。
问题从停车场就开始了，一群变性人咄咄逼人地索要500卢比。这与其说是自愿捐赠，不如说是强迫收费，给我留下了非常糟糕的第一印象。
之后，几乎每一步都要收费。入场费、洗手间10卢比、游客还必须把鞋子放在鞋架上，这又要额外收费。寺庙内部也有很多地方需要单独付费。
离开时，一名工作人员大声喊叫，要求游客只能从指定的出口离开，而这个出口直接通往一个购物区。带着孩子的家庭很容易受到诱惑或压力，被迫在那里购物，这让整个过程感觉更像是一个营销陷阱，而不是一个寺庙出口。
最令人失望的是，之前几次来的时候提供的施粥（annadanam）现在却不再提供了。相反，整个体验似乎都围绕着向信徒收取费用。
寺庙应该提供宁静祥和的氛围，而不是让信徒感觉每一步都在被收费。我希望寺庙管理层能够解决这些问题，恢复寺庙昔日的尊严和虔诚。
问题从停车场就开始了，一群变性人咄咄逼人地索要500卢比。这与其说是自愿捐赠，不如说是强迫收费，给我留下了非常糟糕的第一印象。
之后，几乎每一步都要收费。入场费、洗手间10卢比、游客还必须把鞋子放在鞋架上，这又要额外收费。寺庙内部也有很多地方需要单独付费。
离开时，一名工作人员大声喊叫，要求游客只能从指定的出口离开，而这个出口直接通往一个购物区。带着孩子的家庭很容易受到诱惑或压力，被迫在那里购物，这让整个过程感觉更像是一个营销陷阱，而不是一个寺庙出口。
最令人失望的是，之前几次来的时候提供的施粥（annadanam）现在却不再提供了。相反，整个体验似乎都围绕着向信徒收取费用。
寺庙应该提供宁静祥和的氛围，而不是让信徒感觉每一步都在被收费。我希望寺庙管理层能够解决这些问题，恢复寺庙昔日的尊严和虔诚。
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