Religious Controversy Erupts as Kali Statue Dressed as Mother Mary in Mumbai Temple Leads to Priest's Arrest

Nov 25, 2025 11:27 pm CST

A religious controversy unfolded in Mumbai's Chembur area when a temple priest altered a Goddess Kali statue to resemble Mother Mary, claiming divine instruction through a dream. The incident sparked immediate outrage among devotees and Hindu organizations, leading to protests and the priest's subsequent arrest for violating religious sentiments.