‘Disgusting and racist’: Outrage erupts over Telangana women washing Miss World contestants’ feet. Video
As part of the cultural itinerary, the contestants visited two of Telangana’s most prominent heritage temples — the Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district, which is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal. The visits, coordinated by the Telangana Tourism Department, included a customary ritual of washing one’s feet before entering the temple premises.