VARANASI: The safety surrounding the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi has been considerably bolstered following the general public disclosure of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey report, which unveiled the presence of a big Hindu temple predating the present construction.
Friday Prayers Below Scrutiny
The revelation of proof indicating former Hindu temples inside the Gyanvapi mosque complicated has solid a shadow over Friday’s prayers. Recognizing the sensitivity of the scenario, authorities have taken swift motion to fortify safety measures, aiming to forestall any potential disturbances.
Media Distanced From Gyanvapi
A deliberate determination was made to keep up a substantial distance between the media and the Gyanvapi mosque, fostering an atmosphere conducive to the orderly conduct of Friday prayers. Authorities have prioritised the preservation of tranquillity to thwart the unfold of misinformation and stop unwarranted alarm. Acutely aware efforts are being undertaken to defuse any brewing tensions within the neighborhood, with authorities proactively managing the scenario to forestall escalation.
What Are The Findings Of The ASI Survey?
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi mosque complicated revealed {that a} pre-existing construction appeared to have been destroyed within the 17th century, and “a part of it was modified and reused,” including that primarily based on scientific research, it may be stated that there “existed a big Hindu temple previous to the development of the prevailing construction.”
“The Arabic-Persian inscription discovered inside a room mentions that the mosque was constructed within the 20th regnal 12 months of Aurangzeb (1676-77 CE). Therefore, the pre-existing construction seems to have been destroyed within the 17th century, through the reign of Aurangzeb, and a part of it was modified and reused within the current construction. Primarily based on scientific research/surveys carried out, research of architectural stays, uncovered options and artefacts, inscriptions, artwork and sculptures, it may be stated that there existed a Hindu temple previous to the development of the prevailing construction,” the ASI stated in its report.
“Primarily based on the scientific research and observations on the central chamber and important entrance of the pre-existing construction within the current construction, western chamber and western wall, reuse of pillars and pilasters of pre-existing construction within the current construction, inscriptions on the prevailing construction, Arabic and Persian inscription on the free stone, sculptural stays in cellars, and many others.,it may be stated that there existed a big Hindu temple, previous to the development of the prevailing construction,” the report additional stated.
Authorized Mandate For ASI Survey
The ASI’s investigation was instigated by a directive from the district court docket in response to claims by Hindu petitioners asserting that the Gyanvapi mosque was erected atop a pre-existing temple relationship again to the 17th century.
