Miss India Nikita Porwal's crown sparks debate after she wears it during puja at Mahakal temple in Ujjain (watch)

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): A debate has erupted in Ujjain over Femina Miss India 2024 Nikita Porwal wearing the crown during her darshan at the Mahakal temple on Monday.

Nikita, who came to her hometown for the first time after winning the title, visited the temple wearing the crown on Sunday. Expressing concern, priest Mahesh Sharma said that wearing the crown in the temple is against the established dignity and respect of Lord Mahakal.

Addressing the controversy, Nikita said, “I wore the crown in front of my father to show him what I have become, thanks to him. Similarly, I wore it in front of Mahakal to show that his daughter What has achieved.” On Monday he clarified, “Baba's blessings are with me.”

During her visit, Nikita also visited her former school in Ujjain, where she interacted with teachers and students.

Mahakal temple priest Mahesh Sharma commented, “It is not respectful to wear a crown in front of Lord Mahakal. There is a set decoration, protocol and dress code in the temple. Lord Mahakal is the king of Avanti, and no one enters before him. ” The king wears a cap, turban or covers his head, it is a temple tradition.”

Sharma said, “It is a proud moment that the daughter of Ujjain became Miss India. May Lord Mahakal continue to bless her with more success. However, if she had placed her crown at the feet of Mahakal in prayer, it would have brought her even more honour.” Would have increased.”

Nikita had reached Ujjain on Sunday and visited the students' schools on Monday to answer their questions and share her experiences.