Modi mandir kab banega? Nobody can say, because no construction date has been announced. As of 24 October 2026, we found no report of a chosen site, a sanctioned budget or a written government approval. A board in Bihar voted for the idea on 29 July 2026. That vote was the start of a long process, not the end of one.
People also ask this question in Hindi as मोदी मंदिर कब बनेगा, or "when will the Modi temple be built". This page gives the honest answer. It lists the steps that are still open, shows what we can and cannot confirm, and explains what would count as real progress.
Key takeaways
- No construction date, bhoomi pujan date or opening date has been announced by any official body.
- On 29 July 2026, the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board approved a proposal from member Rajan Singh to build a temple for Narendra Modi in Patna.
- No site has been named. Reports say the land is still to be identified.
- The money is not settled. The figure of ₹112 crore comes from Rajan Singh's own statements, not from a sanctioned budget.
- The claim that the state government has approved the plan comes from Singh. We found no government document that confirms it.
What happened on 29 July 2026?
The Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board (Bihar Rajya Kinnar Kalyan Board) held its first meeting on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. The meeting took place at the Social Welfare Department in the Old Secretariat, Patna. Drishti IAS reported that the board has 28 members, works under the Social Welfare Department and was set up in August 2025.
Board member Rajan Singh proposed building a temple for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Free Press Journal reported that the board approved the proposal. It said Singh wanted to thank Modi for what he called "respect and rights" for transgender people, and that the community did not have a temple of its own. Some outlets spell his first name "Ranjan". We use "Rajan", as most reports do.
A board vote is not a government order. The board works under the Social Welfare Department. A vote at its first meeting does not by itself give anyone land or money. Our explainer on the board's approval of the proposal covers the meeting in more detail.
Why is there no date yet?
A date can only be set when three basic things are in place: a piece of land, a way to pay for the work, and the permissions needed to build on it. Right now, all three are open. The sections below take them one at a time.
| What is needed | What reports say | Status as of 24 October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Land | Singh says the government will identify land. He has spoken of 5 acres. | No site named |
| Money | Singh has mentioned ₹112 crore. Reports also mention donations. | No sanctioned budget found |
| Government approval | Singh says it will go to the Cabinet Secretariat. | No written approval found |
| Design and builder | Nothing reported | None announced |
| Ceremony (bhoomi pujan) | Singh wants Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary invited. | No date announced |
Step 1: Has the land been found?
No. Navbharat Live reported on 1 August 2026 that no site had been named. The report said land was expected to be identified soon with government help, and that the process of getting the land might then begin. The Free Press Journal likewise said the state government would identify a site in Patna and that construction would start after that.
On 11 August 2026, PatnaPress and ETV Bharat reported that Singh said the board had asked for 5 acres. Asking for land is not the same as being given it. We found no report of a plot, a survey number, an allotment letter or a land purchase.
Why does land matter so much? Government land is normally given out through an official decision, and a building plan usually has to meet local land-use and building rules. This is general information, not legal advice. The exact rules here would depend on which plot is chosen and who owns it.
Step 2: Who pays, and how much?
This is the least settled part. Reports give different answers.
- The Free Press Journal (29 July) quoted Singh as saying the state government would bear the construction cost. It gave no amount.
- Navbharat Live (1 August) said government support was expected and the community planned to collect donations.
- PatnaPress (11 August) reported that the board wanted ₹112 crore in government funding, plus a life-size gold statue. It added that members of the community would cover any shortfall, according to Singh.
- The Federal, reporting on 20 August, quoted Singh saying the plan was ₹112 crore on five acres.
All of these figures trace back to Singh. We found no budget document, no sanction order and no statement from the Bihar government that puts a number on the project. For a closer look at why the numbers differ, read why reports disagree on the cost of the Modi mandir. We also have a short fact check of the ₹112 crore figure.
There is also a legal question if public money is used for a temple. Article 27 of the Constitution says no person can be forced to pay taxes that are used for the promotion of a particular religion. Courts have looked at this article in earlier cases, but no court has ruled on the Patna proposal. Our page on Article 27 and state funding of temples explains it in plain words. This is general information, not legal advice.
Step 3: Is government approval confirmed?
Not by any document we could find. Navbharat Live reported that the proposal is claimed to have been approved by the board and the state government, but the report did not point to any official paper. PatnaPress and ETV Bharat said Singh cited Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's support, and neither confirmed it. PatnaPress said plainly that the temple is not yet a sanctioned project and still has to pass through the government's decision process.
The Navbharat Live report also said the Prime Minister's Office had given no official response. We found no statement about the temple from the PMO, from Modi himself or from the Bihar government. Our page on official responses to the Modi temple proposal will be updated if that changes.
Was the board vote really agreed by everyone?
Free Press Journal and PTI quoted Singh saying all members supported the proposal. Later, Queerbeat reported on 21 August that another board member, Anupriya Singh, described the temple as Rajan Singh's personal agenda, and that the 29 July minutes it had seen did not mention the temple. We have not seen the minutes ourselves. So the claim of full board backing is Singh's account, and it is disputed. You can read more about the people involved in our profile of Rajan Singh.
What has Rajan Singh said the next steps are?
According to Navbharat Live, Singh described these steps:
- Identify and acquire land.
- Hold a bhoomi pujan, which is a ground-breaking ceremony. Singh wants Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary invited.
- After the temple is finished, hold a first grand puja and invite Modi as a special guest.
PatnaPress and ETV Bharat add that the proposal will go to the Cabinet Secretariat, which is Singh's statement. Neither report gives dates for any of these steps. So when people search for "modi mandir bhoomi pujan", the honest answer is that no date has been set, and nothing suggests the ceremony is close.
Did the Press Club event change anything?
On 20 August 2026, Singh held a reading of a "Modi Chalisa" in front of a cutout of Modi at the Press Club of India in Delhi. The Press Club said it had not organised the event, that the hall was booked for a press conference, and that the booking terms were broken, so the event was stopped. The Federal (PTI) reported this on the same day. The event drew attention to the temple idea, but it did not add land, money or approval. Our page on what happened at the Press Club of India has the full account.
How does this compare with earlier Modi temples?
Some earlier cases show how quickly such plans can change. These reports differ in their details, so we keep to what is well sourced.
| Place and year | What was reported | Outcome reported |
|---|---|---|
| Rajkot, Gujarat, 2015 | Followers built a small temple. Cost was reported as ₹5 lakh by The Tribune and ₹7 lakh by Daily Excelsior. | Modi said he was appalled; reports differ on whether it was demolished or changed (The Tribune says demolished in February 2015) |
| Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 2017 | A retired engineer announced a temple with a tall statue. Outlook reported ₹30 crore. | We found no evidence it was built |
| Pune, Maharashtra, 2021 | A local group built a temple for about ₹1.6 lakh, per Punekar News. | The idol was removed after objections from BJP leaders |
These were small, privately funded efforts. The Patna plan is different because it is backed by a government welfare board, and Singh has asked for government land and money. That also means it needs public decisions, which take time. For the full history, see our pages on the Rajkot temple, the Meerut plan and the wider history of temples for living politicians.
What we do not know yet
We could not confirm any of the following. Treat any website or video that states them as fact with care.
- Where the temple would be built, or who owns the land.
- Whether the Bihar government has approved, funded or rejected the plan in writing.
- Whether the ₹112 crore figure is a government ask, a donation target or a rough guess.
- Who would own and run the temple, for example a trust, and who would be on it.
- Who would design it, and what it would look like. Images used in some reports are labelled as AI-generated and are not plans.
- Any start date, bhoomi pujan date or finish date.
What would count as real progress?
Here are signs that would show the plan is moving, in rough order. We will only treat them as progress when a document or an official statement backs them up.
- A government order or Cabinet decision that names the project.
- A named plot with a clear owner, and an allotment or purchase record.
- A budget line in a state document, or a registered trust that collects donations in the open.
- A published design, with the name of the architect or builder.
- Legal permissions from the local authority.
- An announced bhoomi pujan date from the organisers, confirmed by a news report.
Posts, videos and speeches do not belong on that list. Our guide on checking viral claims shows how to spot a made-up "update".
Common questions
Has construction of the Modi temple started?
No. We found no report of a site, a permit or any building work for the Patna proposal as of 24 October 2026.
Is there a date for the Modi mandir bhoomi pujan?
No date has been announced. Rajan Singh has said he wants Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary invited to the ceremony, but no day has been fixed in any report we found.
Has the Bihar government approved the temple?
We found no written approval. Reports say approval by the state government is only claimed, and the claim rests on Rajan Singh's statements. PatnaPress describes the project as not yet sanctioned.
Is the temple legal to build?
That depends on land ownership, permissions and how it is paid for. No court has ruled on this proposal. This is general information, not legal advice. See our page on whether a temple can be built for a living person.
How we will update this page
We check news reports and official sources on a regular basis. If land is named, a government order appears or a date is announced by a credible source, we will change this page and the date at the bottom. For other background, see our project timeline, our page on the location and status, our overview of the Patna proposal, the FAQs and the Patna proposal topic page.
Sources
- Navbharat Live, 1 August 2026: report on the board's proposal, next steps and the lack of a PMO response
- PatnaPress, 11 August 2026: the request for 5 acres and ₹112 crore, and the note that the project is not sanctioned
- Free Press Journal, 29 July 2026: the board's approval at its first meeting
- Drishti IAS, 31 July 2026: board size, formation and meeting venue
- The Federal, 20 August 2026: Press Club of India statement and Singh's remarks on the plan
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