Netizens say 'VVIP culture in Indian temples should be stopped' as Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas visit Ram Mandir; here's why

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who offered prayers at the Ram temple in Ayodhya with her husband, American singer Nick Jonas, says she went to the shrine to seek blessings for their daughter Malti Marie Jonas.

Two-year-old Malti accompanied her parents Priyanka, 41, and Nick, 31, on Wednesday to the temple along with the actor's mother, Madhu Chopra and their security detail.

Later, Priyanka shares a series of photographs and a video from the visit on her official Instagram page.

Netizens slam VVIP culture

A video shared by Garima Kumar on her Instagram saw social media users questioning the VVIP culture in temples where celebrities get easy access whereas the common people have to stand in queues for hours.

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A comment read- "This VVIP culture in Indian Temples should be stopped...real devotees stand in queues for hours just to watch celebs get down from their fancy cars and taken straight into Temple."

The comment added, "For these VVIPs, Photography is allowed Mobiles and gadgets allowed Direct free entry No hassle in Darshan. Not the case for aam aadmi. Bhagwan ke aage sb ek hai to fir ye vip treatment kyu. Why do they need camera to prove their bhakti?"

With added inputs from agencies