‘Political gain’: Controversy as Sai Baba idols removed from Varanasi temples

VARANASI: A fresh controversy has erupted in Varanasi after the 'Sanatan Rakshak Dal' initiated a campaign to remove Sai Baba idols from temples, arguing that the revered saint has no place in Hindu worship spaces.

- BISWAJEET BANERJEE

As of now, 14 temples have removed Sai Baba statues, with more expected to follow.

The movement gained momentum on Tuesday when the Sai Baba statue was removed from the Bada Ganesh temple. The temple's head priest, Rammu Guru, supported the decision, stating, “Sai Baba was being worshipped without a proper understanding of religious scriptures, which is prohibited.”