Mosque, cross images on temple wall spark controversy in Karnataka

Mysuru, Oct 19 (UNI) The painting of mosque and cross images on the compound wall of Arakeshwara Temple in Adator village of Karnataka's Mysuru district has triggered a controversy, with the local administration removing the paintings following protests and police registering a case against the temple caretaker and the artist. The incident came to light in K R Nagar taluk, where local youths objected to the depiction of the religious symbols on the temple premises, claiming that it hurt the sentiments of devotees. Following the complaints, Tehsildar Surendra Murthy visited the temple and inspected the site. The administration subsequently ordered…