Varanasi

The Allahabad High Court on Monday refused to stay the worshipping of deities in a cellar within the Gyanvapi mosque complex. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal of the Allahabad HC discovered the judgment.

Addressing the nation, PM Modi shared his observations from a recent visit to Varanasi, where he witnessed a remarkable photo exhibition showcasing the creative endeavors of the youth in and around Kashi.

PM Modi, who was in Varanasi on Friday, interacted with these women cattle owners during his Banas Dairy visit, some of whom were provided with indigenous breeds of Gir cows 2-3 years ago.

PM Modi conveyed that Kashi's development is a manifestation of Lord Mahadev's blessings, highlighting the city's prosperity under divine favor. Referring to himself as 'nimitt matr' (only a means), he credited Mahadev as the true force behind the city's growth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected an exhibition by Amul, in Ahmedabad, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation on Thursday.

The goal of the transformation is to propel India into a developed economy by 2047. This initiative, which includes economic strategies for additional cities, aligns with India's aim to achieve a $30 trillion economy

The Hindu side claimed that there are "secret cellars" inside the basements and it is necessary to survey them to reveal the entire truth of the Gyanvapi mosque. According to the petition, there are "secret cellars" inside the basements that must be surveyed to uncover the full truth about the Gyanvapi mosque, which Hindus allege was built on the remnants of a pre-existing temple.

The petitioner is Rakhi Singh, one of the five plaintiffs involved in the ongoing Shringar Gauri Worshipping suit of 2022, which is currently under consideration by the Varanasi Court.

The Varanasi court has allowed the worship of Hindu idols within the Gyanvapi Mosque, reminiscent of the ongoing dispute. In Mallali, Mangaluru, a mosque renovation uncovered traces of a temple, leading to a legal battle. The Mangalore court rejected the mosque committee's plea, supporting the VHP's claim. The High Court is reviewing jurisdiction challenges, with the case resembling the Gyanvapi controversy.

Amidst rising tensions, the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee (AIMC), responsible for overseeing Varanasi's Gyanvapi Masjid, has urged Muslims to observe a peaceful protest on Friday by keeping their shops and businesses closed.

The Gyanvapi mosque committee argued that the administration's actions in the middle of the night were hastily pre-empting any legal challenge they might bring against the Varanasi Court's order.

This viral video comes a day after a Varanasi court ruling that granted permission to Hindu petitioners to worship inside the previously sealed basement area known as 'Vyas ka tekhana' within the Gyanvapi mosque complex.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) welcomes a Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers at 'Vyas Ka Tehkhana' within the Gyanvapi Mosque complex. The court directed the appointment of a priest for regular prayers, restoring the status quo.

The disputed area within the mosque premises is a subject of contention between the two communities. Hindus claim it to be a Shivaling, while the Muslim side argues that it is part of a ritual ablution tank. The legal battle over the site continues, with divergent views on its historical and religious significance.

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