Indore: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday submitted its scientific survey report of the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal-Maula mosque complex to the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
The voluminous survey report reportedly running in 1700 pages seems to suggest the site was developed by Raja Bhoj in Dhar district. The artifacts, defaced idols of Hindu gods/goddesses and other remains date to the Parmar dynasty period (between 9th and 11th century), unearthed during excavation, reportedly strengthens the claim by Hindu side.
Amid court’s direction not to share the survey report with media, stakeholders including petitioner’s counsel refrained from divulging much details. However, Apex Court has already directed the HC, not to take any action in the matter.
The HC will hear the case on July 22.
The Hindu community considers Bhojshala as a temple of Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while the Muslim side calls it Kamal Maula mosque.
The ASI began surveying the disputed complex on March 22 which ended recently.
Here are the highlights of the purported findings
The scientific survey conducted in a radius of 500 meters
97 idols have been found in Bhojshala and 37 of these are of Hindu deities
The rest of the idols are of other things related to Hinduism
Statues of Goddess Saraswati, lord Hanuman, lord Shiva, lord Ganesha, lord Krishna, lord Brahma and Vasuki Naag were found
Stones with Sanatani figures found
Figures of Om Namah Shivaya and Sita-Ram found
31 coins of silver, copper and steel found
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