Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Over 5,000 Rally to Keep Ujjain’s Khade Hanuman Temple
More than 5,000 people gathered in Ujjain to support a temple called Khade Hanuman.
The city is planning road-widening work near the temple.
Protesters do not want the temple’s idol moved to another place.
They want a large temple built at the same location.
Saints led prayers, chants and a pledge during the gathering.
Police and government teams were present, and the event remained peaceful.
Some speakers warned that many more people could protest if their request is denied.
A government official said the request would be sent to the chief minister and other authorities.
More than 5,000 people rallied in Ujjain against relocating the Khade Hanuman Temple idol during proposed road widening.
The Sakal Hindu Samaj demanded that the idol remain at its existing site and that a grand temple be built there.
Saints led pledges, Hanuman Chalisa recitations and religious chants during the peaceful demonstration.
VHP and Bajrang Dal leaders warned that a larger protest could follow if the demand is rejected.
SDM LN Garg said the memorandum would be forwarded to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and other authorities.
- Who
- More than 5,000 devotees and supporters of the Sakal Hindu Samaj, along with saints, VHP and Bajrang Dal representatives, participated; SDM LN Garg received the memorandum.
- What
- A rally demanded that the Khade Hanuman Temple idol remain at its current location and that a grand temple be built there.
- When
- On Wednesday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Along the nearly one-kilometre stretch from Khade Hanuman Temple in Sarafa Bazaar to Kanthal Chauraha in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The protest opposed the proposed relocation of the idol during road-widening work and cited devotees’ religious sentiments.
Temple supporters
Administration
Whether the idol should be relocated
Temple supporters
The Sakal Hindu Samaj, saints and devotees want the idol to remain at its original location during road-widening work and seek a grand temple there.
Administration
The administration has not announced a final decision in the articles; SDM LN Garg said the demand would be forwarded to the chief minister and relevant authorities.
Handling any removal
Temple supporters
Mahesh Pujari said that if removal were ordered, it should happen during the day, while protesters warned of stronger mobilization if their demand was ignored.
Administration
The articles report no detailed public response from the administration on the proposed removal or the protesters’ warnings.
- Attendance
- More than 5,000 people attended the rally.
- Location
- Khade Hanuman Temple, Sarafa Bazaar, Ujjain.
- Project
- Proposed road widening near the temple.
- Main demand
- Keep the idol at its existing location and construct a grand temple there.
- Memorandum recipient
- SDM LN Garg received a memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and dedicated to Baba Mahakal.
- Possible next protest
- VHP and Bajrang Dal representatives said 50,000 people could gather next time if the demand is not accepted.
- Official response
- Garg said the demand would be conveyed to the chief minister and relevant authorities.