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Religion
Ujjain: Administration conducts night scan of 55‑day‑old tented Hanuman idol, devotees demand its return
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 05:45 PM
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After being kept in a tent for 55 days following its removal for road widening, the ancient standing Hanuman idol in Ujjain was scanned by officials at night, prompting angry protests from devotees demanding its reinstatement at the original site.
The centuries‑old standing Hanuman statue that once stood in a temple in Ujjain was dismantled as part of a road‑widening project. Since its removal, the idol has been housed inside a temporary tent for 55 days while authorities plan its next steps.
Late last night, municipal officials entered the tent and carried out a technical scanning of the idol. The operation, described as a routine inspection, was conducted after the statue had remained in the makeshift shelter for nearly two months.
The night‑time scan has sparked anger among local devotees, who gathered outside the tent to voice their displeasure. They argue that the idol should be restored to its original shrine without further delay.
Community leaders have called on the administration to expedite the process of reinstalling the Hanuman statue at its historic location, emphasizing the religious significance of the site for the city's Hindu population.
Late last night, municipal officials entered the tent and carried out a technical scanning of the idol. The operation, described as a routine inspection, was conducted after the statue had remained in the makeshift shelter for nearly two months.
The night‑time scan has sparked anger among local devotees, who gathered outside the tent to voice their displeasure. They argue that the idol should be restored to its original shrine without further delay.
Community leaders have called on the administration to expedite the process of reinstalling the Hanuman statue at its historic location, emphasizing the religious significance of the site for the city's Hindu population.