Archive · 13 Nov 2025
IIT-Roorkee Team Conducts Structural Audit of Banke Bihari Temple
A special team from a school called IIT-Roorkee is checking if the old Banke Bihari temple in Mathura is strong and safe.
They are looking at the building to see if it needs any repairs.
This is to make sure everyone who visits the temple can be safe and comfortable.
The temple leaders asked for this check, and the team is using special tools to do a very careful job.
They have also looked at old reports from other teams who checked the temple before.
A team from IIT-Roorkee is performing a structural audit of the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura.
The audit began on Wednesday and continued through Thursday, with technicians using advanced instruments for a detailed survey.
The assessment aims to evaluate the temple's structural fitness and ensure devotee safety.
The audit was recommended by the Shri Banke Bihari Ji Temple High-Powered Committee, established by the Supreme Court.
The IIT-Roorkee team reviewed previous survey reports, including one from IIT-Delhi in 2021.
- Who
- A team from IIT-Roorkee
- What
- Conducting a structural audit of the Shri Banke Bihari Temple
- When
- Began on Wednesday and continued on Thursday
- Where
- Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura
- Why
- To evaluate structural fitness, identify areas needing improvement, and ensure the safety and comfort of devotees.
- Temple
- Shri Banke Bihari Temple
- Location
- Mathura
- Auditing Body
- IIT-Roorkee team
- Audit Start Date
- Wednesday
- Audit End Date
- Ongoing (Thursday mentioned)
- Initiator
- Shri Banke Bihari Ji Temple High-Powered Committee