Gangotri Temple Committee Considers 'Panchgavya' Ritual, Entry Curbs for Non-Hindus

• Gangotri Temple Committee mulls introducing 'Panchgavya' ritual for visitors.
• 'Panchgavya' is a mixture of milk, Ganga water, honey, cow urine, and cow dung, aimed at ensuring only "true Hindus" visit.
• Suresh Semwal, secretary, stated Sikhs and Jains are included within the Hindu religious fold for this context.
• An expert panel, including a Supreme Court lawyer, is being formed to examine legal aspects of restricting non-Hindu entry.
• This follows a similar proposal by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee and demands from Ganga Sabha in Haridwar.