YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra Apologizes for Controversial Remarks on Puri Jagannath Temple

YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra has issued a public apology following backlash for his controversial comments about the Puri Jagannath Temple. He claimed that unmarried couples visiting the temple would face difficulties in their relationships due to a supposed curse from Radha Rani. As criticism grew, Mishra deleted the video and clarified that he did not intend to offend anyone. A formal complaint has been filed against him for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. This incident has sparked significant discussion online, raising questions about the responsibilities of content creators.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 09:11 IST

Shubhankar Mishra Faces Backlash and Issues Apology

On Tuesday, popular YouTuber and journalist Shubhankar Mishra publicly apologized after facing significant backlash for his controversial comments regarding the Puri Jagannath Temple. As criticism mounted across various platforms, Mishra ultimately deleted the contentious video and issued an apology on his YouTube channel. Previously, he had claimed that romantic couples visiting the temple before marriage would face difficulties in tying the knot, asserting that the temple was under a 'curse from Radha Rani.'

Details of the Apology

Mishra has been accused of hurting the religious sentiments of Lord Jagannath's devotees, leading to a formal complaint against him. In his apology on YouTube, he stated that he had no malicious intent in spreading such information on social media. He explained, "I created that video to inform people about religious matters, claiming that the Jagannath Temple was cursed by Radha Rani. This information was gathered from the internet and other sources."

Mishra's Controversial Statements

In the disputed video, Mishra mentioned, "Due to Radha Rani's alleged curse, relationships of unmarried couples visiting the temple could break apart." A case has been filed against him at the Singhadwara police station under sections 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to hurt religious sentiments) and 302 (speaking words or gestures intended to hurt someone's religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code.