There have been allegations of encroachment on the Pushkarani land of the ancient Bhavani Shankara temple in Hubballi. The controversy is due to the corporation's decision to construct a road at a cost of Rs 25 lakh on August 5. Pro-Hindu organizations have demanded that the Pushkarani land be excavated and protected, and have warned of a massive protest on August 22 against the negligence of the authorities.