Shri Vidyadas Babaji vs State of Karnataka and others — Anjanadri Temple administrative rights

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1. News12 Oct 2026

   Anjanadri temple priest claims HC ruling restores administrative rights

   Koppal district administration was misrepresenting a High Court Dharwad Bench order, he alleged

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A priest claims a court ruling restores his right to manage a temple.

   Who:

   Shri Vidyadas Babaji is the priest, while the State of Karnataka and others are the opposing parties in the High Court and Supreme Court.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Karnataka, India.

   Why:

   The priest believes the High Court decision returns control over temple administration to him.

   What it means:

   The legal dispute over the management rights of the Anjanadri temple continues as the parties address the High Court ruling.

   Deccan Herald
2. News4 Jun 2025

   Vidyadas Baba takes charge as Anjanadri temple’s chief priest

   Gangavathi (Koppal): Vidyadas Baba has taken charge as the chief priest of the Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Anjanadri Hill in Chikka Rampur...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Vidyadas Baba officially started his role as the head priest at the Anjanadri temple.

   Who:

   Vidyadas Baba is the new chief priest, and the State of Karnataka is a party involved.

   When:

   Reported on 4 Jun 2025.

   Where:

   Anjanadri temple, Karnataka.

   What it means:

   Vidyadas Baba is now in charge of the temple's daily religious and administrative operations.

   The Times of India