Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Ujjain Temple Demolition Row Raises Questions Over Simhastha Encroachments
Officials are working on roads and other development projects in Ujjain.
These efforts have affected some temples, including Dada Khade Hanuman Temple and temples in Mansarovar Colony.
Hindu organisations want Dada Khade Hanuman Temple to stay where it is.
They also say some colonies were built illegally on land reserved for Simhastha.
They claim hundreds of notices were issued, but the alleged encroachments were not removed.
Residents say road work should continue without destroying temple premises.
The organisations also asked why some mosques and mazars allegedly did not face similar action.
The administration’s full response to these questions was not provided.
Sakal Hindu Samaj questioned alleged encroachments on Simhastha land in Ujjain and demanded that Avantika Tirtha be freed from illegal occupation.
The organisation placed banners at about 50 Ganesh pandals and alleged that eight colonies and part of Juna Somwariya occupied Simhastha land.
Hindu organisations said more than 450 notices had been issued over alleged encroachments in Number 5 Naka, but no action followed.
Residents objected to demolition of walls at Mahadev Temple and Manokamnasiddha Hanuman Temple in Mansarovar Colony during road work.
The groups demanded that Dada Khade Hanuman Temple remain in place and questioned whether mosques and mazars faced comparable action.
- Who
- Sakal Hindu Samaj, other Hindu organisations, Mansarovar Colony residents, and the Ujjain administration are involved.
- What
- A dispute has emerged over temple removal and alleged encroachments on land associated with the Simhastha area.
- When
- The broader dispute is ongoing; demolition action at Mansarovar Colony was reported on Monday.
- Where
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, including the Bade Ganesh Temple road, Number 5 Naka, Juna Somwariya, and Mansarovar Colony.
- Why
- Road widening and development work prompted action against temple structures, while organisations are demanding action against alleged Simhastha land encroachments and equal enforcement.
Temple Retention and Equal Enforcement Advocates
Road Development and Administrative Action
Dada Khade Hanuman Temple
Temple Retention and Equal Enforcement Advocates
Hindu organisations demand that the temple remain at its original location and say the community has already handed over about 60 temples for development works.
Road Development and Administrative Action
Authorities are pursuing removal efforts connected to road widening and development, although the articles do not provide a detailed official justification for this temple’s removal.
Mansarovar road work
Temple Retention and Equal Enforcement Advocates
Residents want road work to continue while keeping Mahadev Temple and Manokamnasiddha Hanuman Temple premises intact.
Road Development and Administrative Action
Officials indicated that the entire temple could be demolished, according to residents; the administration’s full position is not reported.
Alleged unequal action
Temple Retention and Equal Enforcement Advocates
Hindu organisations and residents questioned why temples faced action while mosques and mazars elsewhere allegedly did not.
Road Development and Administrative Action
No response or enforcement explanation from the administration regarding the mosques and mazars was included in the articles.
- Location
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Main temple dispute
- Dada Khade Hanuman Temple on Bade Ganesh Temple road
- Public campaign
- Banners and posters were placed at around 50 Ganesh pandals
- Alleged encroachments
- Eight colonies in Number 5 Naka and a large portion of Juna Somwariya
- Notices cited
- More than 450 notices were allegedly issued regarding Number 5 Naka colonies
- Mansarovar action
- Walls of Mahadev Temple and Manokamnasiddha Hanuman Temple were demolished or targeted during road work
- Additional demand
- Clarification was sought over alleged encroachments involving 11 mosques and mazars