SC Dismisses Plea Against VIP Darshan at Mahakaleshwar Temple

• The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging 'VIP darshan' at Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain.
• Petitioner Darpan Awasthi sought equal opportunity for all devotees in the sanctum sanctorum.
• CJI Surya Kant remarked that such petitioners are not genuine devotees and courts shouldn't decide temple policies.
• The Court suggested the petitioner file a representation with government authorities instead.
• Shri Mahakaleshwar, a Jyotirlinga, is famous for its Bhasma Aarti, performed between 3:30 and 5:30 am.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court dismisses plea on VIP darshan at Mahakaleshwar Temple, stating courts shouldn't decide temple policies.