Mahakal Temple VIP Entry Row: Supreme Court Upholds VIP Access, Dismisses Plea
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News18•29-01-2026, 06:08
Mahakal Temple VIP Entry Row: Supreme Court Upholds VIP Access, Dismisses Plea
- •The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging VIP entry into the Mahakal Temple's sanctum sanctorum, upholding the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision.
- •The Indore High Court's order grants the Ujjain Collector, as part of the Mahakal Temple Committee, authority to designate VIPs for sanctum sanctorum entry.
- •Petitioners argued against discrimination, stating common devotees view Baba Mahakal from afar while VIPs get direct access.
- •Entry for common devotees into the sanctum sanctorum was closed on July 4, 2023, during Sawan, and remains closed over two years later due to increased crowds after Mahakal Lok's construction.
- •Devotees express anger and dissatisfaction, questioning the justice of VIPs touching Baba while they are kept at a distance.
Why It Matters: Supreme Court upholds VIP entry at Mahakal Temple, sparking widespread devotee dissatisfaction over unequal access.
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