Hand over Gyanvapi to Hindus, Vishwa Hindu Parishad appealed after ASI report

He also said that the evidence collected and findings provided by the ASI prove that the religious character of this place of worship was in existence on August 15, 1947 and is a Hindu temple at present. Thus, also as per Section 4 of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the structure should be declared a Hindu temple.

After the survey report of Gyanvapi Masjid of Varanasi came out, the round of statements has started. Vishwa Hindu Parishad International Working President and senior advocate Alok Kumar said the evidence collected by the ASI from Gyanvapi confirms that the mosque was constructed after the demolition of a grand temple.

A portion of the temple structure, particularly the western wall, is what remains of a Hindu temple. The report also proves that parts of the pre-existing temple, including pillars and pillars, were reused with modifications to extend the span of the mosque and in the construction of the Sahan. Remember that the official and expert body ASI has submitted its report to the District Judge in the Gyanvapi case in Kashi.

clear evidence of the existence of a temple

Alok Kumar said that the Shivalinga present in what was called Vajukhana leaves no doubt that this structure does not have the character of a mosque. He said the discovery of names including Janardana, Rudra and Umeshwara in the inscriptions found in the structure is clear evidence of it being a temple.

declare a hindu temple

He also said that the evidence collected and findings provided by the ASI prove that the religious character of this place of worship was in existence on August 15, 1947 and is a Hindu temple at present. Thus, also as per Section 4 of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the structure should be declared a Hindu temple.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad gave suggestion

Hindus should be allowed to perform the Seva Puja of Shivalinga found in the so-called Vajukhana area.

Called upon the Intezamia Committee to respectfully agree to shift the Gyanvapi Masjid to some other suitable place and hand over the original site of Kashi Vishwanath to the Hindu society.

VHP believes that this noble act will be an important step towards building cordial relations between the two major communities of India.