The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that the Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, rejecting claims from the Muslim community that it is a mosque. The court has suggested that Muslims may seek alternative land for a mosque, while the ruling is based on historical evidence of a Sanskrit teaching center at the site.

• 01The court's ruling was based on evidence indicating the site was originally a temple, including findings from a scientific survey conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
• 02Hindu petitioners presented artifacts such as coins, sculptures, and inscriptions to support their claim of the site being a temple.
• 03The ASI's scientific survey report, which spanned over 2,000 pages, indicated the presence of a large structure from the period of the Parmar kings before the mosque was built.
• 04The Muslim community has been advised to approach the state government for alternative land to construct a mosque.
• 05The ruling was made after examining five petitions and a writ appeal, with arguments presented from Hindu, Muslim, and Jain groups.

This ruling may influence the religious practices and community relations in Dhar district, as it establishes the Bhojshala complex as a Hindu temple.