ANANTAPUR: The suspense over the re-opening of the Yajurveda Mandir, the residence of the late spiritual leader Sri Satya Sai Baba, is continuing with the trust members still being unable to decide when to reopen it.Officials sealed the mandir barring the entry of others, including Satya Sai Trust members, into the official residence of Baba in the wake of media reports that large quantities of gold and other valuables were shipped out of the mandir while the Baba lay in hospital in Puttaparthi battling for life. It was rumoured then that the articles smuggled out by some trust members and other Baba’s associates included gold and silver necklaces and other precious gifts worth crores of rupees presented to the Baba by devotees.Against the backdrop, the authorities and trust members have decided not to open the Yajurveda Mandir till the government appoints a special officer and to reopen it only in his presence. Police were posted to prevent anyone from opening the Mandir. Now there were sudden rumours that trust members were preparing to reopen the Mandir on Monday, forcing police to keep a tighter vigil.Meanwhile, former minister G Nagi Reddy, who arrived at Puttaparthi, said the mandir should be opened only in the presence of officials and appealed to the trust not to act against the sentiments of devotees.He also wanted it to reveal all the happenings to people and conduct all activities in a transparent manner.
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