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Ujjain Devotees Intensify Protest Against Relocation of Standing Hanuman Temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 06:14 AM
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In Ujjain, devotees have stepped up their opposition to the proposed relocation of the ancient standing Hanuman temple, launching a nationwide signature campaign. They argue that if an old chimney at Nilganga Chowk can be preserved while traffic is rerouted, the temple should also remain at its current site.
In Ujjain, a growing number of devotees and local residents have intensified their opposition to the administration's plan to relocate the ancient standing Hanuman temple from its current site near Nilganga Chowk. They have launched a signature campaign that has attracted support from people across the country.
Protesters point out that the authorities have already decided to preserve an old chimney located in the middle of the road at Nilganga Chowk while rerouting traffic around it. They argue that if such a structure can be kept in place for development work, the temple should also be allowed to remain at its original location.
The demonstrators contend that the administration's insistence on moving the temple is unjust and disregards the religious sentiments of the community. They maintain that the temple's historical and spiritual significance warrants its preservation at the present site.
As of now, the signature drive continues to gather endorsements, and the protesters have urged the concerned officials to reconsider the relocation proposal and explore alternatives that safeguard both the temple and the planned infrastructure works.
Protesters point out that the authorities have already decided to preserve an old chimney located in the middle of the road at Nilganga Chowk while rerouting traffic around it. They argue that if such a structure can be kept in place for development work, the temple should also be allowed to remain at its original location.
The demonstrators contend that the administration's insistence on moving the temple is unjust and disregards the religious sentiments of the community. They maintain that the temple's historical and spiritual significance warrants its preservation at the present site.
As of now, the signature drive continues to gather endorsements, and the protesters have urged the concerned officials to reconsider the relocation proposal and explore alternatives that safeguard both the temple and the planned infrastructure works.