Tag: Mahakaleshwar Temple
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Supreme Court Resists Gatekeeping on VIP Darshan at Ujjain Mahakal Temple
Overview: Court declines challenge to VIP darshan at Mahakal temple The Supreme Court of India on a recent Tuesday declined to entertain a petition challenging the practice of “VIP darshan” at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. The court’s stance underscored a reluctance to act as a gatekeeper over who may or may not be…
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VIP Darshan at Mahakal Temple: Supreme Court Declines Plea
Overview: The Supreme Court’s stance on VIP darshan at Mahakal The Supreme Court of India recently refused to entertain a petition challenging the practice of VIP darshan at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. The court indicated it does not intend to act as a gatekeeper over religious ritual practices or access policies, especially when…
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Plea Challenging VIP Darshan at Ujjain’s Mahakal Temple
Overview: The Supreme Court’s stance on VIP darshan The Supreme Court of India on January 27, 2026, declined to entertain a petition challenging the practice of VIP darshan at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. The petition argued that the special treatment granted to certain devotees was unequal and violated principles of fairness. However, the…