Supreme Court Intervenes in Banke Bihari Temple Timing Dispute: Tradition vs Management

Dec 15, 2025 03:29 pm CST

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging changes to darshan timings at Vrindavan's historic Banke Bihari Temple. The case pits the traditional Goswami priest community against temple management, with Chief Justice Surya Kant expressing concern about exploitation of the deity during designated rest periods. The dispute centers on seasonal worship schedules and essential religious practices that petitioners claim are being disrupted.