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Religion
Thousands Rally to Protect Khade Hanuman Temple in Ujjain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:32 PM
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Hundreds of devotees in Ujjain have staged a protest against plans to relocate the historic Khade Hanuman Temple, demanding that the shrine remain in its current location.
The Khade Hanuman Temple in Ujjain, a site of great religious significance, has become the center of a heated dispute after municipal authorities announced a plan to relocate the shrine to accommodate new development. In response, thousands of devotees gathered at the temple premises on Saturday, chanting slogans and holding placards demanding that the temple not be moved.
The protest, organized by local devotees and temple committees, saw participants from across the city and surrounding districts. They formed a human chain around the temple’s outer walls, refusing to allow any construction work to begin. The demonstrators cited the temple’s historical value and the emotional attachment of the community to its current location.
Local police were deployed to maintain order, but the crowd remained peaceful. The city administration has yet to issue a formal statement on the protest, though a spokesperson hinted that a review of the relocation plan would be undertaken after consultations with religious leaders.
The incident underscores the sensitivity of heritage sites in India, where development projects often clash with community sentiments. If the temple is moved, it could set a precedent for similar cases across the country.
The protest, organized by local devotees and temple committees, saw participants from across the city and surrounding districts. They formed a human chain around the temple’s outer walls, refusing to allow any construction work to begin. The demonstrators cited the temple’s historical value and the emotional attachment of the community to its current location.
Local police were deployed to maintain order, but the crowd remained peaceful. The city administration has yet to issue a formal statement on the protest, though a spokesperson hinted that a review of the relocation plan would be undertaken after consultations with religious leaders.
The incident underscores the sensitivity of heritage sites in India, where development projects often clash with community sentiments. If the temple is moved, it could set a precedent for similar cases across the country.