Modi Temples Elsewhere
The Patna proposal is not the first time a temple has been linked to a living leader. Read what is known about Rajkot, Meerut, Pune and other examples, and how they compare.
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Modi Ka Mandir Kahan Hai? Where Modi Temples Stand Today
Modi ka mandir kahan hai? No Modi temple is confirmed standing today. Here is the status of each known case, from Patna to Rajkot, Pune and Meerut.
Updated 2026-10-24
Pune Aundh Modi Temple 2021: Why the Idol Was Removed
In August 2021 a BJP worker opened a small Modi temple in Aundh, Pune. Within days the idol was gone. Here is who built it, what it cost and why it came down.
Updated 2026-10-24
Tamil Nadu Farmer's Modi Shrine at Erakudi: What We Know
In late 2019, farmer P. Sankar built a small Modi shrine near Tiruchirappalli. Here is what was reported, what it cost, and what we cannot confirm today.
Updated 2026-10-24
Worship of Living Rulers Around the World: A Short History
The deification of living rulers history in plain words: Greece, Egypt, Rome, the Kushans and Japan, and how modern India's temples for leaders differ.
Updated 2026-10-24
Rajkot Modi Temple 2015: Why Modi Said He Was Appalled
In February 2015 followers built a Modi temple near Rajkot. Modi said he was appalled. We compare what the Tribune and Daily Excelsior reported next.
Updated 2026-10-24
Meerut Modi Temple (Sardhana) 2017 Plan: What Is Known
In October 2017 a retired engineer announced a Modi temple with a 100-foot statue in Sardhana, near Meerut. Here is what was reported and what is unconfirmed.
Updated 2026-10-24
Temples for Living Leaders in India: Past Cases Explained
Temples for living politicians in India are rare but not new. See the documented cases, why supporters build them, and how leaders have reacted.
Updated 2026-10-24
Modi Temples in India: Is There Any Temple of Narendra Modi?
Modi temples in India, case by case: Rajkot 2015, Meerut 2017, Tamil Nadu 2020, Pune 2021 and Patna 2026, with what happened, what is unclear and sources.
Updated 2026-10-24