Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Bhojshala a Temple, Hindu Devotees Celebrate
Hindu Devotees Offer Prayers At Bhojshala After High Court Declares Site A Temple
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in Dhar a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, allowing Hindu devotees to worship there freely. Following the ruling, devotees celebrated with prayers, expressing joy over the verdict that restores their worship rights at the site.
- 01The High Court's ruling allows Hindu worship at Bhojshala, quashing a 2003 order that restricted these rights.
- 02Devotees expressed their joy, stating they can now conduct daily pooja without fees, unlike before.
- 03Bhoj Utsav Samiti member Rajesh Shukla emphasized the historical significance of the verdict, calling for acceptance from the Muslim community.
- 04The court recognized the continuity of Hindu worship at the site, which has historical ties to Raja Bhoj of the Parmar dynasty.
- 05The Hindu side's lawyer indicated plans to begin worship immediately and prepare for further legal actions if necessary.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, a decision that has sparked celebrations among Hindu devotees. Following the verdict, which occurred on May 15, 2026, devotees gathered to offer prayers without the fees previously required. Members of the Bhoj Utsav Samiti expressed their delight, stating that this ruling allows them to conduct daily pooja without obstacles. The court's ruling quashed a 2003 order from the Archaeological Survey of India that had permitted Muslim worship at the site, emphasizing the historical continuity of Hindu worship there. The court also noted that the site has historical significance as a center of Sanskrit learning associated with Raja Bhoj. The Hindu side's lawyer announced plans to commence worship immediately and indicated readiness to respond to any potential legal actions from the Muslim community regarding the ruling. The court's decision has been hailed as a long-awaited victory for Hindu devotees in Dhar.
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The ruling restores Hindu worship rights at a historically significant site, impacting the local community's religious practices and sentiments.
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