'Living god is really a devil' claims woman who accuses temple leader of sex abuse

A RELIGIOUS leader accused of proclaiming himself a living "god" to exploit and abuse his followers was a devil in disguise, say former disciples suing him for millions of pounds.

- Paul Keogh

Four women have taken Rajinder Kalia to the High Court alleging that he sexually abused them, three of them while underage.

Three former devotees also claim they were financially exploited.

It is said he "groomed" members of his temple to believe he was "an incarnation of god".

Mr Kalia - head priest at his temple in Coventry - allegedly wooed worshippers by claiming he could perform "miracles," including setting fire to water and squeezing blood from a lemon.

Conspiracy

But married Mr Kalia, 68, disputes the claims, insisting they are part of a financially motivated conspiracy.