Udaipur : To complete the ritual of Dastur, Maharana Vishvaraj Singh has left from Samor Bagh to visit Mewar Eklingji temple. This 1300 year old temple of Lord Shiva is located in Kailashpuri, Udaipur. This temple is part of the Maharana Mewar Charitable Trust, whose head is Arvind Singh Mewar, uncle of Vishvaraj Singh. There is an old property dispute going on in the royal family. For this reason, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar is being asked to follow the legal process for temple darshan. Due to this, unauthorized entry into the temple has been banned. After this, heavy police force is deployed in the area of 500 meters around Udaipur City Palace. Roads are closed. Shops are not open. Three layer barricading has been done.
In the press conference on Tuesday afternoon, when Vishvaraj Singh talked about going solo, a delegation led by Mewar Kshatriya Mahasabha Sansthan President Balu Singh Kanawat reached to meet Collector Arvind Poswal and SP Yogesh Goyal. He asked for permission to have darshan of Eklingnathji and Dhuni. Also warned that if the demands are not met, religious and social anger may increase. Amidst this controversy, messages of “Chalo Samor Bagh” are going viral on social media. In this, an appeal has been made for unity among all to recognize and protect self-respect, organization, culture and tradition. It has also been said that on 27 November 2024, at 9:00 am, visit Samor Bagh Palace. Your presence will strengthen the collective resolve, you are respectfully invited to this great sacrifice of self-respect. In such a situation, there is a possibility of tension increasing again in Udaipur.
Color of turban will change after Eklingji darshan
According to tradition, after Vishvaraj Singh visits Mewar Eklingnath Ji temple, his white turban will be replaced with a colorful turban. After darshan, he will be seen in pink turban.
The doors of Eklingji temple opened at 10:30.
The doors of Eklingnath ji temple have opened at 10:30, which will remain open till 1:30. To perform the ritual puja at Samor Bagh, Vishvaraj Singh has left for Mewar in a car to visit the temple.
puja begins
Before leaving for the temple darshan, Maharana Vishvaraj Singh Mewar is performing formal puja. Mantras are being recited. They are in traditional attire. He has a sword in his hand and a turban on his head. A white horse is also visible in the courtyard, which is being worshipped. A huge crowd of supporters is visible around him.
Udaipur SP reached after Eklingji temple to see the arrangements
Police raid has taken place outside Ekling Ji Temple. Today Maharana of Mewar is going to visit his place. In such a situation, Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal reached the spot and took stock of the security arrangements.
Rajput community will demonstrate in Bhilwara
The issue of Mewar Maharana’s darshan controversy is gaining momentum. Today also Rajput community is going to protest in Bhilwara. All these people are angry with Maharana Mewar Vishwaraj Singh not getting permission to visit Ekling Ji and Dhuni Mata.
The temple is open to all, provided they come responsibly – Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a member of the former royal family of Udaipur, said, ‘What happened was unfortunate. We hope that the administration and government will stand with the truth and do justice. We can always approach the court. It is not right to take the law into one’s own hands and consider oneself above the law. We faced a similar situation 40 years ago. We will respond to their illegal approach in terms of the law. His claims are false and the temple inside the City Palace is open to all, provided they come responsibly.
Udaipur district administration issued guidelines
1. 5 or more people will not gather at one place in the area of 500 meters from Jagdish Chowk.
2. No person will roam or demonstrate with any kind of explosive substance, weapon etc. in the area of 500 meters from Jagdish Chowk.
3. No person will raise any slogans that hurt communalism, nor will he give any such speech. Will not print or cause any pamphlet, poster or any other type of material to be printed.
4. Will not spread any kind of religious fanaticism, caste hatred or propaganda through internet and social media.
Police force is continuously increasing outside the City Palace
Police presence is increasing outside Udaipur City Palace. Along with this, supporters of Vishvaraj Singh have also started gathering there. The police are keeping an eye on every action. The roads are closed and no one is being allowed to come within 500 meters of the palace.
Roads empty around City Palace
In view of security, barricading has been done in the 500 meter area around Udaipur City Palace. Roads have been closed. The roads are empty. Some shops are definitely open. But most of them are closed. In view of the tense situation, curfew like situation has arisen here.
Mesh installed in the open part of City Palace
The open portion near the gate of Udaipur City Palace has been welded and packed with mesh. The police have made these arrangements to deal with any situation. Along with this, the three-layer barricading has been made even tighter.
Vishvaraj Singh’s supporters started gathering in Samor Bagh
Supporters of Maharana Vishvaraj Singh Mewar have started gathering in Sarmor Bagh to visit Ekling temple. In view of this, heavy police presence has been imposed in the area around City Palace and near Samor Bagh.
