THIS Outdated Temple In UP’s Sambhal Sees Holi Celebrations After 4 A long time | India Information
Sambhal: Marking a primary in additional than 4 many years, the Kartikeya temple within the metropolis witnessed Holi celebrations with full glee and gaiety. Devotees and residents celebrated Holi by smearing one another with gulal and vibrant colors. The Holi celebrations at Kartikeya temple signify a major and emotional second for the Hindu group because it comes after a spot of 46 years.
The Kartik Mahadev Temple, also referred to as the Bhasma Shankar Temple has remained shut since 1978, after the communal riots rocked the town. It was reopened after 46 years on December 13, 2024 and plenty of broken idols have been additionally recovered.
Sambhal’s Further Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shreesh Chandra, talking to media individuals mentioned sufficient safety preparations have been put in place for sustaining peace and concord throughout Holi celebrations in Sambhal.
Brushing apart apprehensions of rigidity in gentle of Holi and Ramzaan ‘Jumma’ falling collectively, he mentioned that police are sustaining tight vigil to make sure protected and easy celebrations for each communities. “We’re protecting examine on all actions through CCTV cameras. Drones have been deployed to watch the state of affairs,” mentioned ASP Shreesh Chandra.
“Individuals can have a good time the Holi pageant with none rigidity. There isn’t any want to fret. Police personnel are deployed in sufficient numbers and is properly ready to deal with and deal with any incident,” he additional mentioned.
The temple, located in Sambhal’s Khaggu Sarai space is located simply over a kilometre distance from Shahi Jama Masjid the place violence passed off final yr, throughout a protest over a court-monitored survey of the mosque. In the meantime, the district administration has additionally lined a minimum of ten mosques within the metropolis with tarpaulin, falling within the route of ‘Chaupai’ processions throughout Holi.
The choice to cowl the mosques was taken after consultations and deliberations between non secular heads of two communities mediated by the police, to keep off any mischievous try by hooligans.
