Bale Kudru Mutt Seer Goes Missing After FIR Over Alleged Sale of Ancient Idols

By Editor

Posted on November 5, 2026

Bale Kudru Mutt Seer Goes Missing After FIR Over Alleged Sale of Ancient Idols

Udupi : The head of Bale Kudru Mutt, Sri Vasudeva Sadashivashrama Swamiji, has reportedly gone missing following the registration of an FIR over allegations that ancient idols belonging to the historic mutt were sold illegally. Police have launched a search operation to trace the seer.

The allegations concern the purported sale of several antique idols from the mutt to a company based in Bengaluru. Bengaluru Police are investigating the matter and have reportedly taken Nagendra Prasad, the owner of the company that allegedly purchased the idols, into custody for questioning.

The FIR names five individuals in connection with the case: Sri Vasudeva Sadashivashrama Swamiji, the head of Bale Kudru Mutt; Anil Kumar, the mutt’s administrative officer; Jayalakshmi, the accountant; Shreyas, who was residing at the mutt; and Nagendra Prasad, the alleged buyer of the idols.

Following the registration of the case and the commencement of the police investigation, the mutt premises were reportedly locked, and the seer became untraceable. Police personnel are continuing their efforts to locate him and establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged sale of the antique idols.

The controversy surrounding the mutt had already attracted considerable attention due to opposition from devotees and protests expressing anger against the seer. Several devotees have demanded that the ancient idols be recovered and returned to the mutt. They have also called for a high-level investigation to ensure that all aspects of the alleged incident are thoroughly examined.