Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Protests Intensify Over Bijli Mahadev Ropeway Project
People are protesting a new ropeway project in Himachal Pradesh because they think it will harm a religious site.
They marched in protest and shut down local markets.
They worry the project will hurt the sanctity of the temple.
The local Shiv Temple has been closed, which has upset many devotees.
Protesters want the government to find a different place for tourism to protect their religious places and prevent damage to their faith.
Protests against the Bijli Mahadev Ropeway Project intensified in Kullu and Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Protesters marched to the Deputy Commissioner’s office and Seri Ground.
Local traders closed markets in protest.
The Shiv temple has been closed for devotees during the Shravan month.
Protesters stated that the ropeway would spoil the sanctity of religious shrines.
- Who
- Local residents, organizations, and traders.
- What
- Protests against the Bijli Mahadev Ropeway Project.
- When
- July 25.
- Where
- Kullu and Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To oppose the ropeway project due to concerns about its impact on religious shrines.
Protesters
Government
Project Impact
Protesters
The ropeway project will spoil the sanctity of religious shrines.
Government
The government has decided to construct the ropeway.
- Project Name
- Bijili Mahadev Ropeway Project
- Location of Protest
- Deputy Commissioner’s office, Seri Ground
- Temple Affected
- Shiv Temple
- Temple Location
- Bijili Mahadev temple, 14 km from Kullu
- Temple Access Time
- Three-hour trek
- Key Issue
- Impact on religious shrines