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AKC President Ravindra Puri Vows to Lodge Complaint Over Alleged Disrespect at Mahakaleshwar Temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 05:31 PM
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Mahant Dr. Ravindra Puri, head of the All India Akhara Council, said he will approach the Madhya Pradesh chief minister and Delhi authorities after an incident he described as disrespect towards saints at the Mahakaleshwar Temple gate.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh – Mahant Dr. Ravindra Puri, president of the All India Akhara Council, reported an incident at the Mahakaleshwar Temple that he says involved mistreatment of saints under the pretext of security checks. According to Puri, the alleged misconduct occurred at the main entrance of the shrine, prompting strong objections from the saintly community.
Puri publicly expressed his displeasure, stating that the incident not only disrespected the sanctity of the temple but also affronted the dignity of the saints present. He announced that he will formally lodge a complaint with the Madhya Pradesh chief minister as well as with relevant authorities in Delhi to seek redress.
The council’s statement did not provide details about the individuals involved in the security procedure or the exact nature of the alleged abuse. Local officials have not yet commented on the matter, and no police report has been filed as of the time of writing.
The incident has sparked a wave of concern among devotees and religious leaders, who fear that such actions could undermine the traditional reverence associated with the Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the most revered Shiva shrines in India.
Further developments will be monitored as the Akhara Council prepares to pursue its grievance through official channels.
Puri publicly expressed his displeasure, stating that the incident not only disrespected the sanctity of the temple but also affronted the dignity of the saints present. He announced that he will formally lodge a complaint with the Madhya Pradesh chief minister as well as with relevant authorities in Delhi to seek redress.
The council’s statement did not provide details about the individuals involved in the security procedure or the exact nature of the alleged abuse. Local officials have not yet commented on the matter, and no police report has been filed as of the time of writing.
The incident has sparked a wave of concern among devotees and religious leaders, who fear that such actions could undermine the traditional reverence associated with the Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the most revered Shiva shrines in India.
Further developments will be monitored as the Akhara Council prepares to pursue its grievance through official channels.