Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:36pm on 10 Nov 2026,Tuesday India
Massive Diwali crowds at Hyderabad's Bhagyalakshmi Temple, located beside the historic Charminar, have reignited a decades-old dispute over the shrine's status and the monument's safety. Thousands of devotees gathered to receive free silver coins, while several BJP and BRS leaders visited the temple. The rush prompted traffic restrictions around the area. Muslim activists questioned the authorities' arrangements and raised concerns about the protection of the 435-year-old monument. The Archaeological Survey of India had earlier described the temple structure as unauthorised. In 2012, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ordered a status quo on construction at the shrine. (PC: India Today)
