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Ujjain: Mahamandalishwar warns against removal of standing Hanuman temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 01:02 PM
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In Ujjain, Mahamandalishwar Atuleshanand Saraswati has warned against the removal of the standing Hanuman temple, sparking a clash between the Sants community and local authorities.
The dispute over the standing Hanuman temple in Ujjain has escalated after Mahamandalishwar Atuleshanand Saraswati issued a warning against its removal.
The temple, a landmark for the local Sants community, sits on a site that authorities claim is slated for redevelopment. The religious leader has called for a protest and threatened to mobilise followers.
Local administration, however, has clarified that the statue is not scheduled for demolition and that any changes would be subject to legal procedures. Officials have urged calm and said they are open to dialogue.
The clash highlights the tension between heritage preservation and urban development in the city. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
No injuries have been reported, and the matter remains under discussion.
The temple, a landmark for the local Sants community, sits on a site that authorities claim is slated for redevelopment. The religious leader has called for a protest and threatened to mobilise followers.
Local administration, however, has clarified that the statue is not scheduled for demolition and that any changes would be subject to legal procedures. Officials have urged calm and said they are open to dialogue.
The clash highlights the tension between heritage preservation and urban development in the city. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
No injuries have been reported, and the matter remains under discussion.