Shocking change in record of rights
You all will be surprised to know that Famous Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Mathura which was originally in the name of Mandir Banke Bihari Ji Maharaj as is apparent from the record of rights of 1375-1377F, changed to graveyard in the year 2004. And a Writ Petition is pending before Allahabad High Court to set the record straight.
I am reminded of the song, 'it happens only in India...........................'
Banke Bihari Temple is dedicated to Banke Bihari who is believed to be the combined form of Radha and Krishna. Banke Bihari Ji was originally worshipped at Nidhivan, Vrindavan. Later, when Banke Bihari temple was constructed around 1864, the icon of Banke Bihari was moved to new temple. The idol was manifested by Vrindavan musician and saint Swami Haridas. Swami Haridas originally worshipped this murti under the name of Kunj Bihari which means the one who enjoys in the groves or Kunj of Vrindavan.
Sri Bihari Ji Sewa Trust v. State of UP & 4 others W P (C )27739/2022, Before Hon’ble Allahabad High Court Background
The case of the petitioner is that land in question belongs to the petitioner- Sri Bihari Ji Sewa Trust In CH-45 (consolidation holding) the name of the petitioner was recorded. Subsequently, the name of the petitioner has been removed from the khatauni (record of rights).
The counsel of the State brought the attention of the court to another startling fact that one more application is pending for disposal where in revenue record name of graveyard is changed to purani abadi. Vide order dated 03.08.2023 Hon’ble Justice Saurabh Srivastava directed Tehsildar to appear in person on August 17, 2023 and explain the proceedings whatsoever has been carried out by the Revenue Authorities from time to time for changing the entries available over plot no. 1081 situated at Village Shahpur, Tehsil Chhata, District- Mathura.
Seema Bhatnagar