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Ujjain Relocates Ancient Khade Hanuman Idol Amid Rain, Protests
Officials in Ujjain moved an old Khade Hanuman idol to a new location near a water tank.
Police were present because some people were protesting the move.
The move had been delayed earlier because of public opposition and rain.
The Taksali Ganesh idol was not moved.
People want the new place to be called Hanuman Chauraha.
The new temple building does not yet have a roof.
The Khade Hanuman priest said the documents are being checked by lawyers.
The Taksali Ganesh temple family also said they would cooperate if the documents are correct.
The Ujjain Municipal Corporation relocated the ancient Khade Hanuman idol on Friday under heavy police protection.
The Taksali Ganesh idol was not relocated, and worship at its temple continued.
Both temples are located within the Sati Gate–Chhatri Chowk road-widening area.
The relocation operation faced protests, including highway blocking and Hanuman Chalisa recitations.
Priests said they would cooperate with relocation if the municipal documents were legally valid.
- Who
- The Ujjain Municipal Corporation relocated the Khade Hanuman idol, while temple priests, residents, Vishwa Hindu Parishad members and Bajrang Dal members were involved in the dispute.
- What
- The ancient Khade Hanuman idol was relocated, but the Taksali Ganesh idol was not.
- Where
- The idols are at temples in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, within the Sati Gate–Chhatri Chowk road-widening area; Khade Hanuman was moved near Tanki Chowk.
- When
- The relocation took place on Friday after an earlier attempt on Thursday night was halted by rain; a previous attempt was made on August 30.
- Why
- The temples are within an area designated for road widening.
Protesters and temple stakeholders
Municipal relocation authorities
Whether the relocation should proceed
Protesters and temple stakeholders
Residents and supporters protested the temple removal, while the Khade Hanuman priest said relocation was acceptable if legal rights and documents were confirmed.
Municipal relocation authorities
The Ujjain Municipal Corporation proceeded with relocation because the temples fall within the road-widening area.
Legal documentation
Protesters and temple stakeholders
The Khade Hanuman priest said the documents supplied by the corporation had been sent for legal examination; the Taksali Ganesh temple family also conditioned cooperation on the documents being valid.
Municipal relocation authorities
The corporation continued the relocation operation while the document issue was being examined.
Public response to the operation
Protesters and temple stakeholders
Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal members previously blocked the highway, and people gathered at the temple to recite the Hanuman Chalisa.
Municipal relocation authorities
Officials used heavy police protection and resumed work after rain had suspended the earlier operation.
Key facts
- Relocated idol
- Ancient Khade Hanuman idol
- Idol not relocated
- Taksali Ganesh idol
- Relocating authority
- Ujjain Municipal Corporation
- New location
- Near the water tank at Tanki Chowk
- Police presence
- Heavy police protection accompanied the relocation
- Road project
- Sati Gate–Chhatri Chowk road widening
- Proposed renaming
- Residents want Tanki Chowk renamed Hanuman Chauraha
Quotes
Mahesh Bairagi
Priest of the Khade Hanuman Temple
“If we are legally granted rights over the temple, we have no objection to its relocation near the water tank”
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Sources
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