Supreme Court Panel Abolishes VIP Darshan at Banke Bihari Temple, Announces Major Reforms in Mathura

Supreme Court panel abolishes VIP darshan at Banke Bihari temple, announces major reforms in Mathura

The Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India, has announced sweeping reforms in its management and darshan system. The high-powered management committee, formed on the directions of the Supreme Court, declared on Friday that the VIP pass system for darshan has been abolished with immediate effect. VIP pass system abolished According to an official statement issued by the District Infor…

Committee headed by ex-HC judge bans VIP passes at Mathura's Bankey Bihari temple

Mathura (UP), Sep 12 (PTI) The Bankey Bihari temple's High-Powered Management Committee has announced several major decisions, including the immediate discontinuation of VIP passes, live-streaming of darshans and new operational timings.The committee, led by retired Allahabad High Court judge Ashok Kumar, convened on Thursday.According to a press statement shared by the information department here, the committee has decided to adjust the temple'…