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Call to Transform Bhojshala into a Global Knowledge Hub
Develop Bhojshala like Oxford, Cambridge: SC advocate Upadhyay's call
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Supreme Court advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has proposed the development of Bhojshala in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, into a university and research center, likening it to Oxford and Cambridge. His call follows a recent High Court ruling recognizing the site as a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, amidst ongoing disputes over its religious status.
- 01Upadhyay emphasized the historical significance of Bhojshala, once a major center of learning in ancient India, ranking third after Nalanda and Taxila.
- 02He urged the Central and Madhya Pradesh governments to create a master plan for Bhojshala's development over the next five years.
- 03The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently recognized the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex as a temple, quashing previous restrictions on Hindu worship.
- 04The High Court's ruling also directed the Union Government and the Archaeological Survey of India to manage the temple's administration.
- 05The Muslim community has challenged the High Court's decision in the Supreme Court, highlighting the ongoing religious dispute over the site.
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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, a Supreme Court advocate, has called for the establishment of a university and research center at Bhojshala, located in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. He believes the site should be transformed into a global center for spirituality and knowledge, akin to prestigious institutions such as Cambridge and Oxford. Upadhyay's appeal comes in light of a recent ruling by the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which recognized the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex as a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, thus affirming its religious significance. The court also quashed a previous arrangement that limited Hindu worship at the site, directing the Union Government and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to oversee its management. Amidst these developments, the Muslim community has contested the ruling in the Supreme Court, reflecting the ongoing religious tensions surrounding the site. Upadhyay's vision for Bhojshala emphasizes its historical importance as a center of learning, advocating for a comprehensive development plan to restore its status on the global stage over the next five years.
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The development of Bhojshala into a university and research center could enhance educational opportunities and tourism in the region.
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