Ayodhya echoes in Bhojshala: What the HC verdict means for Hindus & Muslims
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM May 16, 2026, 17:38 IST IST
More than two decades after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) restricted Hindu worship at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that the 11th-century structure in Dhar district was originally a temple dedicated to goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati).
In a May 15 judgment, the court quashed the ASI’s April 2003 order and granted Hindus exclusive rights to daily worship at the disputed site. Under the ASI arrangement, Hindus were allowed to worship on Tuesdays, while Muslims could offer namaz on Fridays.
In a May 15 judgment, the court quashed the ASI’s April 2003 order and granted Hindus exclusive rights to daily worship at the disputed site. Under the ASI arrangement, Hindus were allowed to worship on Tuesdays, while Muslims could offer namaz on Fridays.
