Historic Verdict: Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Declared Temple Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati

In a landmark ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court affirmed the Bhojshala complex as a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, rejecting prior orders allowing Muslim prayers. The court advised the Muslim community to seek alternative land for a mosque, amidst historical and religious contestations over the site's identity.

In a significant judicial decision, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. This verdict nullifies an earlier Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) order permitting Muslim prayers at the site.

The court's ruling came amid longstanding disputes over the site's historical and religious significance. It suggested that the Muslim community could seek land from the state government for mosque construction elsewhere.

The decision, influenced by the ASI's survey findings, recognizes the complex's temple origins dating back to the Parmar dynasty. Legal petitions from various religious groups underscore the site's contested legacy.