Monkey menace: Historic golden Kalash atop Baikuntheshwar Mahadev section of Kashi Vishwanath temple damaged
Monkeys damaged a gold-plated spire of the Kashi Vishwanath temple during Mangla Aarti on Tuesday. The gold plating was donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 18th century. The damaged Kalash was secured, and repairs commenced. Measures to control monkey disturbances are being sought from Varanasi Municipal Corporation. The temple has undergone several renovations, including recent gold plating in 2021.
Monkeys damaged a gold-plated spire of the Kashi Vishwanath temple during Mangla Aarti on Tuesday. The gold plating was donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 18th century. The damaged Kalash was secured, and repairs commenced. Measures to control monkey disturbances are being sought from Varanasi Municipal Corporation. The temple has undergone several renovations, including recent gold plating in 2021.
