Udupi, July 14 -- An alleged derogatory reference to Adi Shankaracharya during a Harikatha performance at the Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi has sparked outrage among followers of the seer, with videos of the incident going viral on social media.

According to sources, the incident occurred on the Rajangana stage of the Udupi Sri Krishna Matha during a religious program by a team of young women from Belagavi.

While narrating the story of Acharya Madhva, the performers allegedly made objectionable remarks about Adi Shankaracharya. They reportedly referred to the seer in singular terms and cited "fictional stories" that were seen as demeaning to him.

The video clips of the performance were widely shared on social media, drawing strong critici...