Why are netas scared to visit this temple?

Politicians on campaign trail avoid the Virupaksha temple, Hampi, fearing bad luck; former PM Rajiv Gandhi visited the temple before he was assassinated

Bangalore: Politicians who campaign in the Bellary district make it a point not to visit the Virupaksha temple, Hampi. The reason behind this strange practice is that the leaders fear a visit to the temple may bring them bad luck!