VARANASI UPDATE: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple authorities have quashed rumors of a fuel crisis, assuring devotees of uninterrupted prasad services. CEO Vish Bhushan Mishra’s video clarification puts to rest concerns raised by a staffer’s offhand media remark.
On March 11, a non-official annakshetra helper told reporters that LPG shortages necessitated smaller prasad quantities. Mishra quickly intervened, noting the individual’s status as an unaffiliated general laborer without any temple payroll or authority.
In forthright terms, Mishra labeled the claims as baseless and unauthorized. “Our kitchens are firing on all cylinders—literally,” he quipped, confirming full-capacity operations across all trust-managed outlets.
Addressing misinformation peddlers, the CEO called for an end to hype around ‘ludicrous’ unverified quotes. The temple had previously detailed its seamless annakshetra protocols.
This isn’t the first time external narratives have tested the temple’s communication strategy. Yet, with robust fuel supplies and dedicated teams, services hum along, catering to lakhs of monthly visitors post-corridor revamp.
Devotees thronged the temple Thursday, receiving generous prasad portions, a testament to the administration’s efficiency. Mishra’s proactive stance reinforces trust, ensuring spirituality trumps speculation every time.