Archive · 27 May 2025
Ram Temple Proposal in Mysuru Faces Dalit Opposition
In Harohalli village, a Dalit family wants to build a Ram temple.
However, some other Dalit groups disagree.
They say the law doesn't allow building religious places on their land, and they worry the temple will promote old-fashioned beliefs.
The family planned to start the temple work with a ceremony, but had to cancel it because of the protest.
The opponents feel an educational center would be better for the community.
A proposed Ram temple in Harohalli village faces opposition from some Dalit organizations.
The land for the temple belongs to a Dalit family who formed a trust to build it.
Opponents cite the PTCL Act, claiming it prohibits using Dalit-owned land for religious purposes.
The family planned a flag hoisting and idol carving ceremony but canceled it due to protests.
Opponents suggest an educational institute instead of a temple, fearing superstitious beliefs.
- Who
- The Dalit family (Ramadas family) and the BRSK trust support the temple, while some Dalit organizations oppose it.
- What
- A dispute over the construction of a Ram temple on land owned by a Dalit family, with opposition from some Dalit organizations.
- When
- The conflict occurred around the time of a planned flag-hoisting ceremony and idol carving.
- Where
- Harohalli village, Mysuru, Karnataka.
- Why
- Opposing groups cite the PTCL Act, fear the spread of superstition, and prefer an educational institution.
Opposing Side
Supporting Side
Land Usage
Opposing Side
Some Dalit organizations oppose the temple, citing the PTCL Act, which prohibits using Dalit-owned land for religious purposes.
Supporting Side
The land owners, along with the BRSK trust want to build a temple.
Purpose of the Temple
Opposing Side
Opponents believe the temple will spread superstition and would prefer an educational institution instead.
Supporting Side
The family wants to build a temple with devotion, to bring all humans together.
- Location
- Harohalli village, Mysuru, Karnataka
- Project
- Proposed Ram temple
- Trust building the temple
- Balarama Shilodbhava Kshetra (BRSK) trust
- PTCL Act
- Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) Act
- Landowners
- Retired teacher H Ramadas and his wife Jayamma
- President of the trust
- H R Rangaswamy