Charminar Temple Row Escalates as Devotees, BJP Leaders Flock to Bhagyalakshmi Temple

Bhagyalakshmi Temple-Charminar row: Islamists invoke Babari dispute

The Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad, located alongside the Charminar, has once again become the centre of a controversy after thousands of devotees gathered at the Temple during the Diwali celebrations to offer aarti and seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. On Monday, 9th November, massive crowds thronged the shrine for the annual Diwali celebration, creating long queues that stretched for hundreds of metres all the way up to Gulzar Houz, a …

Charminar temple row escalates as devotees, BJP leaders flock to Bhagyalakshmi Temple

Hyderabad's Bhagyalakshmi Temple, adjoining the historic Charminar and no stranger to controversy, has witnessed massive Diwali crowds and a beeline of senior BJP and BRS leaders. The rush has alarmed some Muslim activists, who have raised concerns over the safety of Charminar. Why has the temple been controversial for decades, and what has reignited the row now?

Long queue up to Gulzar Houz at Bhagyalakshmi Temple near Charminar

Hyderabad: The Bhagyalaxmi Temple near Charminar in Hyderabad witnessed a surge of devotees, with the queue stretching for more than a kilometre, on the occasion of the three-day annual Khazana event. The three-day traditional event began on Diwali day (Sunday) and will end on Tuesday, November 10. Thousands of devotees visited the Bhagya Laxmi temple … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics an…

Charminar Safety Concerns Rise As Diwali Rush At Bhagyalakshmi Temple Draws Political Leaders

Hyderabad’s Bhagyalakshmi Temple sees massive Diwali crowds and visits by BJP and BRS leaders, renewing concerns over the safety of Charminar and the shrine’s disputed legal status.