BKTC Chairman Hemant Dwivedi announced that a formal proposal to ban non-Hindus would be placed before the board in its upcoming meeting.

Somnath still stands today, not merely as a temple, but as a symbol of civilisational resilience.

Positioned on the southern side of the temple and facing the vast Arabian Sea, the Baan Stambh immediately draws the attention of visitors.

According to Chandrasekhar, the issue cannot be reduced to the actions of a few individuals. He said the matter clearly points to political involvement and reflects a much larger conspiracy.

TNM began building its narrative by referring to a 4th July interview with 52-year-old chef Syed Abutahir, who expressed his wish to sacrifice a goat at the dargah in Thiruparankundram.

The audit further detailed how ivory was moved and stored during April to November 2019 without proper documentation.

The court also flagged a troubling discrepancy: the recorded weight dropped by about 4.5 kg when the items were returned after gold plating in 2019.

He was frisked by security personnel, who discovered $900 (approximately ₹72,000) hidden between his legs.

Interestingly, even Mughal Emperor Akbar’s court historian, Abul Fazl, makes reference to the temple in his famous work, "Ain-i-Akbari," Page 281 of Ain-i-Akbari.

The Chandra-drona Mountain, where Shri Guru Dattatreya Swamy Peeta is located, carries a fascinating legend rooted in the ancient Hindu epics.