One of Bengaluru’s oldest temples has made a decision no one saw coming: no more weddings. Not because of crowds. Not because of logistics. But because newly married couples kept coming back — not for blessings, but for divorce verification letters. After priests found themselves dragged into court as witnesses more often than they blessed unions, the temple finally snapped.

1. When Priests Become Divorce Witnesses Instead of marriage Blessers

The Halasuru Someshwara temple didn’t just see a rise in weddings — it saw a rise in unweddings. Priests who once chanted mantras now found themselves summoned to courts to testify that yes, the marriage really did happen. For a heritage shrine, this was not the spiritual trajectory they signed up for.

2. A temple With 800 Years of History… Reduced to Divorce Documentation Counter

This centuries-old architectural marvel has survived wars, empires, and urban chaos — but what finally broke its calm? Modern couples treat the temple like a quick-stop marriage kiosk and an even quicker-stop breakup verification booth.

3. “Impulse Marriages Are Not Our Department,” Says temple Management

Officials hinted that too many couples were tying the knot in a hurry — sometimes without families, preparation, or even basic compatibility — and then running back when reality struck. The temple decided it would rather preserve sanctity than facilitate spontaneity.

4. marriage Registrars Are for Wedding Paperwork. Not Temples.

The management made it clear: the temple is a place of worship, not an administrative arm of the legal system. When priests have to confirm marriage dates more often than they perform rituals, the system is clearly upside-down.

5. Rituals? Yes. Blessings? Yes. Weddings? Sorry, Not Anymore.

The temple isn’t shutting its doors — it’s narrowing its responsibilities. Everything from pujas to homams continues. But the wedding boom that turned into a breakup boom has been halted “until further notice.”

6. Devotees Are Split — Just Like The Couples Were

Some devotees applaud the move, calling it a necessary step to protect spiritual purity. Others feel it’s unfair to let divorce statistics dictate religious access. Ironically, reactions are as divided as the marriages that sparked the policy.

7. The Temple’s Message Is Clear: Don’t Treat marriage Like a Weekend Plan

While officials didn’t phrase it brutally, the sentiment is unmistakable — marriage isn’t a random impulse. If couples can’t commit to thoughtful preparation, the temple doesn’t want to be collateral damage.

8. Policy Freeze Now, review Later

The management has left the door open for change. After observing public behaviour, consulting community leaders, and, presumably, ensuring priests don’t have to swear oaths in courtrooms anymore, the rule may be revisited.

9. Until Then, Lovebirds Beware: Spiritual Venues Come With Spiritual Responsibility

If the divorce rate linked to temple weddings keeps rising, other temples may follow suit. Bengaluru may soon witness a bizarre future where a venue’s availability depends not on wedding season… but on divorce season.