Vrindavan

Bankey Bihari temple corridor work sparks protests in Vrindavan; Hema Malini faces backlash

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Bankey Bihari temple corridor work sparks protests in Vrindavan; Hema Malini faces backlash

Vrindavan: A major redevelopment project near the deeply revered Bankey Bihari Temple in Vrindavan has triggered public outrage as construction begins on a proposed ₹500 crore corridor aimed at easing pilgrim traffic. While the state government and local authorities argue the corridor is vital for crowd management and safety, hundreds of families and priests are … Read more

‘Not practical’: Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari temple rejects calls to boycott Muslim workers

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‘Not practical’: Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari temple rejects calls to boycott Muslim workers

New Delhi: In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, some right-wing groups asked Vrindavan’s famed Banke Bihari temple to boycott Muslim workers providing services to the shrine. However, the Banke Bihari temple has turned down all such calls. Gyanendra Kishore Goswami, Banke Bihari priest and member of the temple’s administration committee, was quoted as saying … Read more