Hindu community leader Bidyanath Barman in Baliadangi stated that some of the idols had been damaged and others had been discovered submerged in ponds near the temple locations. Since members of the Hindu community are calling for justice, the miscreants' identities have not yet been made public.
The top court ruled that the Andhra Pradesh government has no legal authority, jurisdiction, or entitlement to appoint an executive officer of the Sri Ahobilam Mutt Parampara Aadheena Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam (Ahobilam Mutt Temple).
According to the Indian High Commission in Canberra, India's concerns have been shared with the Australian Government, both by the High Commission and by India's Consulates in Australia, and by the Indian Government with the Australian High Commission in Delhi.
Odisha Governor Lal stated that despite knowing that many people are opposed to allowing entry to non-Hindus into the temple, he proposed to allow them entry due to his association with Odisha.
The plea contended that the state had violated the Articles 25, 26 and 29 of the Constitution of India by appointing Executive Officers in the temples of Tamil Nadu.
The Madras HC observed that the temples should be preserved with the primary focus being on how they have traditionally operated because they have played a significant part in the development of society and civilisation
"The old rituals will be followed. Giving opportunities only to Hindu traders is not feasible. If anyone attempts to cause problems in the fair, legal action will be taken against them," BJP's Chikpet MLA Uday Garudachar stated.