Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Bhojshala a Temple Complex
The court cited archaeological evidence and a 2,000-page ASI report in backing Hindu worship rights at the disputed complex.
- On Friday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the disputed Bhojshala Complex in Dhar a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, quashing a 2003 Archaeological Survey of India order that allowed Muslims to offer prayers at the site.
- The ASI's over 2,000-page report indicated a massive structure from the Parmar dynasty predated the mosque, with the court concluding the site was a Sanskrit learning centre associated with King Bhoj of the Parmar dynasty.
- Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi grounded their verdict in the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute precedent, citing archaeological evidence and historical records to establish the religious character of the structure.
- Dhar Shahar Qazi Waqar Sadiq stated the Muslim community would appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, while the court indicated the state government may consider allotting alternative land for mosque construction.
- The ASI will maintain "full supervisory control" over the complex's preservation and protection, as the Union Government and the agency prepare to determine future management and administration steps for the temple premises.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Following the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court's verdict on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Bhojshala Mukti Yagya convener Gopal Sharma on Sunday said the complex would now be known as "Maa Saraswati Kanthabharan", while hailing the 'historic' decision. India News | 'Washed Away Stain on Bhojshala'; Complex Will Be Known as 'Maa Saraswati Kanthabharan': Bhojshala Mukti…
Bhojshala Case: What did the High Court decide?
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled on the long-standing Bhojshala-Kamal Maula dispute, declaring the site a Hindu temple and granting full worship rights. The verdict has sparked reactions from both sides and may now head to the Supreme Court. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the case and why it matters.
Hindus offer prayers at Bhojshala after HC rules complex is temple
People from the Hindu community entered the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district on Saturday, May 16, and began offering prayers after the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while setting aside a 2003 ASI order that had allowed Muslims to offer Friday namaz at the site. #WATCH | Madhya Pradesh | Devotees offer pray…
Following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to recognize Bhojshala as a Hindu temple, Aaj Tak's team entered the complex. Figures depicting Lord Ganesha, bells, and the Riddhi-Siddhi deities were visible on 104 ancient pillars. The inscriptions "Om Namah Shivaya" and "Om Saraswati Namah" were found on the walls, while a lotus motif was also visible on the ceiling.
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