Bharat Express

Gyanvapi

The ASI team began the survey work at 7 a.m. in the Gyanvapi premises. During the survey, information about various aspects was gathered. On the second day of the survey, representatives from the Muslim side also participated.

"If we call it a mosque, there will be a dispute and the government wants a resolution to it", he said adding that it has been a 'historical mistake' from the Muslim side.

A suit was filed in the Varanasi District Court seeking the right to regular worship of Ma Shringar Gauri and other deities whose idols the petitioners said are located in the mosque complex.