# Shri Ram Mandir donation dispute in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shri-ram-mandir-donation-dispute-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-24T18:30:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, religious leaders and sadhus initiated protests regarding alleged financial irregularities and the misappropriation of donations intended for the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. On August 10, approximately 500 sadhus, including Computer Baba and Prakashanand Giri Maharaj, marched toward the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi to demand an impartial investigation. During this period, political figures such as MP Rajesh Ranjan called for a fair inquiry, while Congress MP K. C. Venugopal criticized the existing Special Investigation Team probe as a “farce” and requested a judicial inquiry monitored by a Supreme Court judge.

Following these demonstrations, prominent saints and sadhus, including Computer Baba, convened a meeting in Ayodhya on August 25 to further discuss the ongoing controversies surrounding the temple’s funding.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Ayodhya saints meet to discuss Ram Mandir donation disputes

Saints, including Computer Baba, are meeting in Ayodhya to discuss controversies surrounding Ram Mandir donations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ayodhya-saints-meet-to-discuss-ram-mandir-donation-disputes

### 2026-08-10: Sadhus march in New Delhi over Shri Ram Mandir donation allegations

Around 500 sadhus and religious leaders marched in New Delhi to demand a high-level investigation into alleged financial irregularities and misappropriation of donations at the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sadhus-march-in-new-delhi-over-shri-ram-mandir-donation-allegations

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