Published - March 02, 2026 11:22 pm IST - Bangaluru The Akhila Karnataka Hindu Temple Archakas, Agamikas and Upadhivantas Federation,an organisation representing priests and temple personnel, have demanded enhancement of the monthly thasthik honorarium from the present ₹6,000 to ₹10,000, among other things. | Photo Credit: file photo The Akhila Karnataka Hindu Temple Archakas, Agamikas and Upadhivantas Federation,an organisation representing priests and temple personnel, have demanded enhancement of the monthly thasthik honorarium from the present ₹6,000 to ₹10,000, among other things. Even this revised amount would still remain below the minimum wages fixed by the government, said the federation in a press conference here on Monday, seeking a minimum monthly grant of ₹5,000 towards puja materials.
