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ASI to Conduct Survey at Dhar’s Bhojshala After Gyanvapi Verdict

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will embark on a survey of the Bhojshala site in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar, following a court order from the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. This decision, prompted by a petition from the right-wing group Hindu Front, marks the fourth instance of excavation or survey after similar initiatives in Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Mathura.

Under the directive of Justices SA Dharmadhikari and Dev Narayan Mishra, the ASI has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive scientific investigation, utilizing advanced techniques such as Ground Penetration Radar System and carbon dating to determine the structure’s age. The court emphasized the importance of preserving the complex’s original integrity while carrying out the survey.

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The survey, which includes a 50-meter peripheral ring area around the complex, will be led by an expert committee comprising at least five senior ASI officials. The committee’s report is expected to be submitted to the court within six weeks.

Additionally, the court will consider the petitioner’s request for the restoration of daily worship rights at the site based on the survey findings. It will also address the investigation into the Waqf of Kamal Maula Masjid.

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The Bhojshala site, home to a temple complex dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, has a history of contention. Initially constructed as a college by King Bhoja during the Paramara dynasty, it was later converted into a mosque. Currently, worship is permitted on Tuesdays and Vasant Panchami, while Friday prayers are held at the Kamal Maula Masjid.

The site’s historical significance and cultural heritage make it a focal point of debate, with various stakeholders seeking resolution through legal channels.

Naiteek Bhatt

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