Ayodhya, July 19 -- Amid the controversy over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj on Sunday asserted that all temple activities, including worship and religious rituals, are being "conducted smoothly".

Speaking to ANI on the issues, Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj said, "The worship is being conducted according to the traditions. The priests are performing the rituals on time. There is no shortage in the number of devotees; in fact, the numbers are increasing. There is no issue there. Everything regarding Lord Ram is proceeding smoothly; even the religious recitations are continuing. Everyone is cooperating in this. We will achieve success."...