Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Gyanvapi Mosque Case

Historical Background

Gyanvapi Masjid: Believed to be built after demolishing a Hindu temple by Mohammad Ghori's orders (1194 CE).
Reconstruction Attempts: The temple was rebuilt several times by Hindus but demolished multiple times by different rulers, including Sikandar Lodi and Aurangzeb.
Mughal Period: Aurangzeb orders demolition (1669) and constructs the Gyanvapi Mosque on the site.
Parallel Worship: Hindus continued worship inside the mosque till 1991.
Places of Worship Act (1991): Prohibits changing the religious nature of places of worship as of 15th August 1947.

ASI Findings: Archaeological Survey of India found evidence suggesting the mosque was built after demolishing a Hindu temple. Finds include idols, pillars with Hindu engravings, and remnants symbolic to Hindu rituals.
Court Order (2024): Varanasi Court permitted Hindu worship inside the mosque based on ASI evidence.
- Shivling Discovery: Major evidence includes a Shivling found in the mosque's ablution pond.

First Case (1991): Filed by god Shiva and other Hindu deities represented by their self-declared 'next friends'.
2021 Petition: Filed by five women seeking permission to worship Hindu deities inside the mosque.
Contested Claims: Muslim side contested finding a Shivling, calling it a fountain.
ASI Survey (2022-2023): An extensive survey confirmed the presence of Hindu elements without conducting excavations.
Final Verdict (31st January 2024): Court granted permission for Hindu worship inside the mosque by 7th February 2024.

Skanda Purana: Ancient text mentions the location as Lord Visheshwara’s sacred spot.
Foreign Traveler Accounts: James Prinsep and Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang recorded the existence of the Vishwanath temple.
Aurangzeb’s Biography: Confirms orders to demolish the Vishwanath temple.

Cultural and Religious Sensitivity: The issue is not against Indian Muslims but Mughal invaders. The narrative seeks to detach Indian Muslims from Mughal actions, promoting unity.
Political Use: Both Hindu and Muslim organizations may politicize the cultural and religious sentiments. Need for inclusive nationalism.
Impact on Indian Unity: Importance of recognizing and uniting under Indian culture, transcending religious differences for national progress.

Kuku FM Promotion: Reference to an audio show on Shiva Purana available on Kuku FM.
Ram Temple Construction: Mention of no government funds used and the mystery behind its funding already covered in another video.

Call for Unity: Urges understanding and unity among Indians, focusing on collective national identity.
Audience Interaction: Encourages sharing opinions in the comment section.

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