Temple priests at Indrakeeladri Kanaka Durga temple have openly admitted that Tantrik Pooja was conducted by decking up Durga Devi in Mahishasura Mardini avatar on December 26 midnight. And pooja ceremony lasted for as long as two hours.
Straightaway, the news of Tantrik Pooja went viral and opposition party YSRCP alleged that pooja was performed for the sake of Nara Lokesh. "Yes, they conducted pooja seeking CM post to Nara Lokesh in 2019 elections," leaders from opposition party alleged.
However TDP rubbished YSRCP allegations. On the other hand, AP Government ordered for overall investigation and interim the chief priest Badrinath Babu has been transferred with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, some priests have informed that Tantrik pooja should have been performed secretly without revealing the details to public. "As the news has been disclosed, the wish of power mongers won't get fulfilled. Instead, it may show reverse effect on them", the priests said.