The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi's government.

Govt has not disclosed the scale of the alleged embezzlement, but opposition parties and media reports say it could amount to more than $20m.

Opposition leaders allege cash and jewellery offerings systematically siphoned off

The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi's government.

They have allegedly embezzled donations and offerings at the temple