Ujjain: Shipra Aarti Dispute

A controversy has erupted in Ujjain over the Shipra Aarti, which is held at the Ramghat. The Tirth Purohits have accused the municipal corporation and police of trying to stop the aarti, and have warned of a nationwide agitation if their demands are not met. The Purohits claim that the aarti is an essential part of the city's religious traditions, and that any attempt to stop it would be met with resistance. The dispute has highlighted the tensions between the religious community and the authorities in Ujjain.