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The Hindu Jagran Vedike (HJV) organized a Hanuma Jayanti procession (Sankirtana Yatra) in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, Karnataka on December 3, 2025. The yatra, attended by devotees from multiple districts, culminated with a darshan at the Moodalabagilu Anjaneyaswami shrine. The event is considered sensitive because the HJV claims a Hanuman temple was destroyed and replaced by a mosque during Tipu Sultan’s reign and they seek to rebuild the temple. The Mandya district administration and police have implemented heightened security measures, including deploying extra personnel and installing CCTV cameras, to prevent any unrest. The administration has cautioned organizers against any violation of law, and emphasizes that all cooperation for the religious and sacred observance of the Sankirtana Yatra would be extended. The Mandya was rocked by communal clashes recently so the the district administration have taken adequate measures to prevent the situation from snowballing into a crisis.
News Article:
Security Tight as Hanuma Jayanti Procession Takes Place in Srirangapatna
Mysuru, Karnataka – December 3, 2025 – A Hanuma Jayanti procession, organized by the Hindu Jagran Vedike (HJV), took place today in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, under tight security. Thousands of devotees from Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan, Chamarajanagar, and Bengaluru participated in the Sankirtana Yatra, culminating in a visit to the Moodalabagilu Anjaneyaswami shrine at Srirangapatna Fort.
The event has heightened tensions due to the HJV’s claim that the Jamia Masjid in the town stands on the site of a demolished Hanuman temple. The group seeks to reclaim the site for the reconstruction of the temple.
“The Moodalabagilu Sankirtana Yatra began from Nimishambha temple on the banks of the river Cauvery at 10 a.m. The yatris marched to Srirangapatna Fort for a darshan of Moodalabagilu Anjaneyaswami at the shrine” reported Lohit V. Urs of Moodalabagilu Hanuma Mala Samithi.
In light of recent communal clashes in the region, the Mandya district administration implemented stringent security measures. District Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi confirmed the deployment of additional police personnel and the installation of over 100 CCTV cameras in sensitive areas.
The district administration has granted permission for the religious procession, but cautioned the organizers to ensure compliance with the law and avoid any actions that could incite communal disharmony. Deputy Commissioner Kumar emphasized the importance of respecting the religious sentiments of all faiths. “It was everyone’s primary duty to ensure that the religious sentiments of other faiths were not hurt during this occasion” said Dr. Kumar.
The situation remains sensitive, and authorities are closely monitoring the event to prevent any escalation of tensions.
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