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Religion
Ujjain Hanuman Statue Relocation Halted Amid Expert Review
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:32 PM
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The Ujjain administration has suspended the planned relocation of a standing Hanuman statue pending scientific investigation and consensus from local saints and representatives.
The Ujjain administration has paused the relocation of a prominent standing Hanuman statue after a dispute arose among devotees and local leaders. The statue, which has been a focal point for worship, is at the center of a controversy over its proposed movement.
According to officials, the decision to halt the relocation will remain in effect until a detailed scientific assessment is completed. The assessment aims to evaluate the structural integrity and cultural significance of the statue before any action is taken.
The administration has also called for a consensus among the local saint community and representatives of the area. Only after their agreement will the final decision be made, ensuring that religious sentiments and heritage concerns are respected.
The move reflects the government's sensitivity to religious heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh and its willingness to involve experts and community leaders in decision‑making processes.
According to officials, the decision to halt the relocation will remain in effect until a detailed scientific assessment is completed. The assessment aims to evaluate the structural integrity and cultural significance of the statue before any action is taken.
The administration has also called for a consensus among the local saint community and representatives of the area. Only after their agreement will the final decision be made, ensuring that religious sentiments and heritage concerns are respected.
The move reflects the government's sensitivity to religious heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh and its willingness to involve experts and community leaders in decision‑making processes.