MP High Court Rules Bhojshala Site as Saraswati Temple, Halting Namaz
Bhojshala Verdict: MP High Court Declares Disputed Site As Saraswati Temple, Stops Namaz In Complex
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, favoring Hindu petitioners. The court advised the Muslim community to seek alternative land for mosque construction, citing the historical significance of the site as a center of Sanskrit learning.
- 01The ruling was made by a bench of Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi.
- 02The court emphasized that Hindu worship at the site has continued uninterrupted.
- 03Historical literature supports the site's identity as Bhojshala, linked to Raja Bhoj of the Parmar dynasty.
- 04The Muslim community has the option to request land from the state government for a new mosque.
- 05The decision highlights ongoing religious tensions surrounding the site.
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On Friday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, siding with Hindu petitioners. The bench, led by Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi, stated that the Muslim community could approach the state government for alternative land to construct a mosque. The court noted that the continuity of Hindu worship at the site has never been extinguished and referenced historical literature that identifies Bhojshala as a center of Sanskrit learning during the reign of Raja Bhoj of the Parmar dynasty. This ruling underscores the ongoing religious disputes in the area.
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The ruling may affect the religious practices and communal harmony in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
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