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Indore Temple Display Board Shows Arabic Verses, Hindu Groups Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:47 PM
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During Janmashtami celebrations, a display board outside Bhanak Bihari Temple in Indore briefly showed Arabic verses, sparking protests from Hindu groups who demanded an investigation.
On the eve of Janmashtami, a display board outside Bhanak Bihari Temple in Indore flickered to show Arabic verses for a brief period, an event that was quickly noticed by passers‑by.
The incident drew the attention of local Hindu groups who expressed discontent and called for an inquiry into the use of religious symbols on public displays.
Temple authorities have not yet released an official statement, but the controversy has highlighted sensitivities around religious content in public spaces in the city.
City officials are reportedly reviewing the incident, while temple management says the display was accidental and will take steps to prevent a recurrence.
The incident drew the attention of local Hindu groups who expressed discontent and called for an inquiry into the use of religious symbols on public displays.
Temple authorities have not yet released an official statement, but the controversy has highlighted sensitivities around religious content in public spaces in the city.
City officials are reportedly reviewing the incident, while temple management says the display was accidental and will take steps to prevent a recurrence.