Mahakal Temple: Demand to Ban Non-Hindus Entry Gains Momentum in Ujjain
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News18•30-01-2026, 10:47
Mahakal Temple: Demand to Ban Non-Hindus Entry Gains Momentum in Ujjain
- •A demand to ban the entry of non-Hindus into the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain has intensified, following similar calls for Uttarakhand's Char Dham.
- •Mahesh Guru, priest of Mahakal Temple and national president of Akhil Bharatiya Pujari Mahasangh, advocates for strict restrictions on non-Hindus entering with malicious intent.
- •He emphasizes that Mahakaleshwar Temple is a center of Sanatan faith, not just a tourist destination, and its sanctity must be protected.
- •Ritesh Maheshwari of Hindu Jagran Manch cited over 12 suspicious non-Hindu individuals apprehended from the temple premises in 2025.
- •The demand extends to other ancient Ujjain temples like Harsiddhi Mata Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple, and Sandipani Ashram, aiming to protect sanctity and Sanatan traditions.
Why It Matters: A growing demand seeks to ban non-Hindus from Mahakal Temple and other Ujjain shrines to preserve sanctity.
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