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Religion
Karnataka Temples Roll Out New SOPs to Boost Pilgrimage and Secure Hundi Funds
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 12:49 PM
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Karnataka has introduced new standard operating procedures for its temples, aiming to attract more pilgrims and enhance the security of hundi collections.
The Karnataka government has unveiled a set of new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the management of its temples, with the goal of improving visitor experience and streamlining operations.
The revised SOPs are expected to boost religious tourism by making temple visits more organized and comfortable for pilgrims, thereby encouraging more people to travel to the state for worship.
A key focus of the new guidelines is the security of hundi collections. Measures such as tamper‑proof designs, increased CCTV coverage and staff training are being introduced to safeguard donations and maintain public trust.
The revised SOPs are expected to boost religious tourism by making temple visits more organized and comfortable for pilgrims, thereby encouraging more people to travel to the state for worship.
A key focus of the new guidelines is the security of hundi collections. Measures such as tamper‑proof designs, increased CCTV coverage and staff training are being introduced to safeguard donations and maintain public trust.