‘No VIPs Before God,’ Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri Blames VIP Darshan For Ujjain & Bihar Stampede, Urges Temples To End Special Entry System | VIDEO
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has urged temple administrations and governments to end VIP entry systems at major religious places, saying all devotees are equal before God. He expressed grief over the recent incident of stampede-like situation at the Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain where several devotees were injured, and a complete stampede at temple in…
Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has called for an end to the VIP entry system at major religious sites, arguing that all devotees are equal before God. The request comes in the wake of tragic stampede incidents at the Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain and Lakhisarai, Bihar, which left several people injured and 14 dead, respectively. Shastri expressed distress over these incidents, stating that they not only affect the devotees but also impact society as a whole.
During a visit to Ankleshwar in Gujarat, Shastri highlighted the concerns regarding VIP entry and special darshan at major temples and religious places. He emphasized that the VIP system forces common devotees to endure lengthy queues while some individuals receive preferential treatment. Shastri believes this disparity can lead to discontent among devotees and place undue pressure on temple arrangements.
Shastri urged temple administrations and governments to implement robust safety measures and modern crowd management systems at major religious sites. He stressed that the safety of common devotees, many of whom travel great distances for darshan, should be the primary concern. The guru also advocated for a unified queue system where all devotees have equal and well-managed access to the temples.
Shastri's appeal comes amid the heavy Nag Panchami rush in Ujjain, where the Ujjain Collector has also called for vigilance to prevent stampedes amidst the large gathering.
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