Intense heatwaves in Bhubaneswar have led to a significant drop in tourist and pilgrim footfall at the Lingaraj Temple. With temperatures crossing 35 degrees early in the morning, crowds are only visible during dawn and dusk. Tourist bus arrivals have dropped from 50 to nearly 10-20 per day. In response to the scorching sun, priests and devotees have demanded the construction of a shade (shed) in front of the temple's Lion's Gate to protect visitors from heat and upcoming rains. https://sambad.in/metro/demanding-to-be-sacrificed-in-front-of-the-lion-gate-11860683 #creator program