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Actor Allu Sirish Protests Loud 2‑AM Music at Hyderabad Temple
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:39 PM
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Actor Allu Sirish voiced his disapproval over loud music played at a Hyderabad temple at 2 a.m., claiming it was disrespectful to devotees.
Actor Allu Sirish visited a temple in Hyderabad on a late night and heard music being played at 2 a.m. The loud music, he said, was not in keeping with the devotional atmosphere expected in a place of worship. Sirish expressed his concerns to temple authorities, stating that such noise could disturb devotees and detract from the sanctity of the temple.
The incident drew attention to the practice of playing music in temples during late hours, a topic that has sparked debate among religious leaders and the public. While some argue that music can enhance spiritual experience, others, like Sirish, feel it can be intrusive if not managed sensitively.
Temple officials have not yet released a statement on the matter, but the event has prompted discussions on how temples can balance cultural expressions with the reverence required by their congregants.
The incident drew attention to the practice of playing music in temples during late hours, a topic that has sparked debate among religious leaders and the public. While some argue that music can enhance spiritual experience, others, like Sirish, feel it can be intrusive if not managed sensitively.
Temple officials have not yet released a statement on the matter, but the event has prompted discussions on how temples can balance cultural expressions with the reverence required by their congregants.