Mangaluru-based professor develops 'holy-water dispenser' for temples

Jun 21, 2020

Mangaluru (Karnataka), June 21 (ANI): A Mangaluru-based assistant professor, Santhosh, developed a touchless 'theertha dispenser' for temples. He said, "When a devotee places their palm under the dispenser, it automatically releases a certain amount of holy water. It cost me Rs 2,700 to develop the machine." Dispenser reduces chance of contracting coronavirus by avoiding physical contact.