Poet seeks complete ban on mobile phones inside Orchha's Ramraja Sarkar temple

A demand has been raised for a complete ban on carrying mobile phones into the Ramraja Sarkar temple in Orchha. The demand has been made by Orchha poet Sumit Orchha. He has appealed to the district administration and the temple management to make special arrangements keeping in mind the temple's religious dignity, historical traditions and security.

Sumit Orchha has also asked devotees not to take photographs or videos of the deity inside the temple and not to share them on social media. He said the Ramraja Sarkar temple is a major centre of faith for crores of devotees across the country. Lord Shri Ram is worshipped here as a king, and the temple has its own distinct religious beliefs and traditions. He has also asked that the removal of photographs and videos already posted on social media from inside the temple be considered.

In his appeal, the poet also referred to Orchha's history and popular beliefs. It is believed that Maharaj Madhukar Shah and Maharani Kunwar Ganeshi Bai were ardent devotees of Lord Shri Ram. The Maharani is believed to have brought Lord Shri Ram from Ayodhya to Orchha through her devotion and resolve. According to religious belief, Lord Shri Ram had told devotees to come to his court for darshan. According to the poet, it is the responsibility of all devotees to respect these beliefs and traditions.

Sumit has also put some suggestions before the administration and temple management. He wants a complete ban on carrying mobile phones inside the temple, and an arrangement outside for depositing phones against a slip or token. For this, he has called for a sufficient number of counters and secure lockers. As examples, he named the arrangements at Maa Pitambara Peeth in Datia and other major religious places.

The demand also includes proper checking of devotees before they enter the temple, and the installation of scanners and metal detectors. The poet said large numbers of devotees come to Orchha from across the country and abroad, and that, in such a situation, the security and religious dignity of the temple must be the first priority along with their convenience.

Sumit made it clear that his appeal is not meant to criticise any devotee. His aim is to preserve the dignity, sanctity and historical traditions of the temple. For now, these suggestions on the phone ban and other arrangements have been placed before the administration and temple management. The final decision rests with the district administration and the temple management.