Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Child Beggars Crowd Indore Temple; Priest Complains
In Indore, even though they said they got rid of beggars, some kids and others are now asking for money near the Devguradia temple.
The temple's priest is worried because it bothers people and changes the calm feeling of the temple.
Although the government has helped some beggars, they don't have enough safe places to keep rescuing more.
This is a problem because Indore wants to be free of beggars, and the issue is getting worse as an important religious time is about to start.
Child beggars are gathering at the Devguradia temple stairs in Indore.
The temple priest filed a written complaint to the Collector about the situation.
The influx of beggars disrupts the spiritual atmosphere and inconveniences visitors.
Rescue operations have slowed due to lack of space and secure shelters.
The situation threatens Indore's beggar-free status, especially during the upcoming holy month.
- Who
- Child beggars, elderly women, disabled persons, temple priest Ritesh Puri, Collector Asheesh Singh, and local residents.
- What
- Child beggars are gathering at the Devguradia temple stairs in Indore, causing inconvenience.
- When
- The issue is ongoing, and is particularly concerning with the upcoming holy month.
- Where
- Devguradia area, specifically around the Gutkeshwar Mahadev temple in Indore.
- Why
- The influx of beggars disrupts the spiritual atmosphere and efforts to maintain Indore's beggar-free status.
- Location
- Devguradia, Indore
- Target Area
- Gutkeshwar Mahadev temple
- Complaint Filed By
- Temple Priest Ritesh Puri
- Complaint To
- Collector Asheesh Singh
- Previous Action
- Over 1,000 beggars rescued by Women and Child Development Department
- Rehabilitation
- Seva Dham Ashram in Ujjain (previously)