Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Temple Relocation Sparks Conflict in Anantapur
In Anantapur, a temple named Goddess Mysore Sarojamma Temple was moved from a national highway to a new place called Kakkalapalli village.
But some people, including a temple priest and transgender individuals, brought the temple's idol back to the old spot.
The police have registered cases against them.
The temple was moved because it was on the highway, but some devotees were not happy because they think it's not right to move temples during a special time called Sunya Masam.
The police are now keeping an eye on the place.
Goddess Mysore Sarojamma Temple was relocated from a national highway to Kakkalapalli village as per High Court directives.
A group of people, including the temple priest and transgender individuals, reinstalled the idol at the original location.
Cases were registered against nine individuals for obstructing officials from performing their duties.
Devotees objected to the relocation during Sunya Masam, a period when holy activities are not performed.
Police have posted a picket at the site to maintain order.
- Who
- Temple priest, transgender individuals, and other devotees
- What
- Reinstallation of the temple idol after relocation
- When
- January 4, 2024
- Where
- Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Objection to the relocation of the temple during Sunya Masam
- Location
- Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- Temple Name
- Goddess Mysore Sarojamma Temple
- Incident Date
- January 4, 2024
- Number of Accused
- 9
- Legal Action
- Cases registered against temple priest and transgender individuals
- Complainant
- Tahsildar
- High Court Directive
- Directed revenue authorities to relocate the temple
- New Temple Location
- Kakkalapalli village
