Imagine walking into a temple and seeing something completely unexpected. There are no ordinary human defendants, yet a “court” is in session. The complaints are being heard, a decision is expected, and even a deity can face punishment.
This unusual tradition is associated with the Bhangaram Devi Temple in Keshkal, Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh, during the annual Bhado Jatra. According to local belief, devotees can bring complaints when they feel a deity has failed to protect them or fulfil its responsibilities. The tradition turns faith into a fascinating conversation about duty, justice and accountability.
