Banke Bihari Temple: Viral Video Sparks Silver Theft Rumors, Management Clarifies

• Viral videos on social media claimed silver was missing from Banke Bihari Temple's doors and Chandan Kothri, causing panic.
• The videos showed peeled silver plating, leading devotees to suspect theft.
• Temple management clarified that no silver was stolen; corrosion is due to chemical-laden perfumes offered by devotees.
• Dinesh Goswami, a sevayat, explained that some silver pieces on the Chandan Kothri door have been peeling off for years.
• Management urged devotees to disregard rumors and avoid using chemical perfumes to protect the temple's silver heritage.

Why It Matters: Banke Bihari Temple management debunked silver theft rumors, attributing damage to chemical offerings, not theft.