RAISEN, Madhya Pradesh – The battle to unlock Someshwar Dham’s gates every day has intensified, with saints and devotees drawing a line in the sand. Located on a majestic historic fort in Raisen district, this ancient shrine remains largely inaccessible, sparking widespread outrage.
A grand demonstration unfolded Saturday, organized by ‘Someshwar Dham Mukti Morcha’. The procession started at Patan Dev Hanuman Temple, weaving through bustling city roads before ending at Sagar-Bhopal trijunction. Crowds swelled to hundreds, chanting fiercely against governmental inaction.
Prominent saints led the charge, hurling accusations at officials and cautioning that failure to regularize temple access would ignite a fierce Hindu uprising. For devotees, the pain is personal: archaeology protocols lock the doors year-round, permitting entry only briefly during Maha Shivratri.
‘Our faith is being trampled,’ echoed voices from the rally. They highlight the temple’s pivotal role in local spirituality and history, urging an end to bureaucratic barriers for seamless daily worship.
At the rally’s close, protesters handed over a detailed memorandum to SDM Manish Sharma, addressed to the Chief Minister. Key asks include lifting archaeology bans and ensuring perpetual openness.
While officials nodded assurances of review, Morcha spokespersons dismissed it as lip service. ‘We’ll fight on until victory,’ they affirmed, hinting at amplified actions ahead. Long a point of contention in Raisen, the movement underscores the clash between preservation rules and religious fervor.
Police maintained vigilant oversight, ensuring the gathering stayed orderly. With stakes high, all eyes turn to the administration’s next steps in this devout standoff.