History Facts evidence Gyanvavpi Temple
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Gyanvapi Temple Complex
Gyanvapi Temple Complex
The city is as old as Hindu civilisation. Spiritual and spirituality were embedded in the city. Still, now it is the heart of the Hindu civilisation. Kasi is like Macca or Vatican City to Hindus. Spiritual India pays tribute to Viswanath Temple and Viswanath Temple disregarding all cultural and provincial differences. Rabindra Nath Tagore rightly said that people were paying tribute to Viswanath Temple by chanting the Sanskrit Mantra disregarding provincial cultural differences sign of Indian Unity and diversity. Tagore also pointed out that Kasi and Nadia had not got their importance in history due to the distortion of Indian history. Temple is a guide to spiritual life. Neverending destruction of temples happens in India centuries after centuries. 
Nandi Staring at Shiva
Nandi Staring at Shiva
Arabs, Turks, Pathan and Persians invaded India not only for wealth but to destroy its cultural and religious base. Lakhs of temples were destroyed by them. Temples were not only temples but the place of knowledge and wisdom. Temples represent sculpture, architecture, arts, crafts and science. The invaders were illiterate and barbaric they destroyed lakhs of temples including the Biswanath Temple of Kashi intending to disunite India. Above all, the temple is a spiritual talk. Temple is a source of unlimited source of happiness and mindfulness. Temple inspired the people to go on meditation and mindfulness. Lifestyle becomes the source of wellness and well-being.
The first attack place in 1033 CE, when Ahamad Nialatgin laid siege to the city. This was followed by the ruthless attacks of Qutubuddin Aibak in 1194 CE, and later by Raziya from 1236 to 1240 CE, who ordered the destruction of all temples and Ashrams. Even after this, so many attacks happen to Kashi 
Hindu Scripture on structure
Hindu Scripture on structure
Historical Events Reclaiming of Right
In the year 1194, Mohammad Ghori invaded Kashi. Ghori's general Qutuddin destroyed one thousand temples.
In the Year 1286, The demolished Visvesvara( Viswanath ) Mandir was rebuilt by the business community.
In the 15th - 16th century. The temple was again destroyed either by Hussainshaha Saraqi (1447-58 CE) or by Sikadar Lodi (1489 - 1517 CE)possibly by both.
In the year 1585, the temple was reconstructed by Govardhan Das, the son of Raja Todarmall.
In the Year 1664, Benaras was invaded by Aurangzeb but he was defeated by The Dasnami Naga Sannyasis.
In the year 1777, Maharani Ahilya Bhai Holkar of Indore revived the Kashi Viswanath Mandir adjacent to the Gyanvapi Mosque.
In the year 1839, Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab donated 821 Kg of gold to build the Mandir and two-storied building.
In the year 1992, The western wall of the Gyanvapi Mosque is from the older Mandir and has an image of Srinagar gauri ( Maa Pravati ) on its undersurface. Tell about 1992, hindus were allowed to worship Shrinagar Gouri here and offer it vermillion every day. However, in 1992, The administration arbitrarily restricted the Shrinagar Gauri Puja to just the fourth day of both Navaratri.
People go to the court :
October 15, 1991, a Petition was filed in Varanasi court on Behalf of the deity Swambhu Joyotrilinga Bhawagan Vishweshwar ( Bhagawan Shiva ) and five others, demanding restoration of Gyanvayapi land to the Kashi Biswanath temple, removable of Muslims from the complex area and demolition of the mosque.
July 17, 1997, the Varanasi Civil Court dismissed the suit saying it was not mai enabled wonder the Places of Worship Act 1991.
October 13,1998, Allahabad High Court stays both the district court order and further proceedings in the case while hearing the aim and up Sunni central Wakf Board's p[ea challenging the maintainability of the title suits. The stay continued for 22 years.
In December 2019, a fresh petition was filed in Varanasi Civil Court seeking an ASI Survey of Gyanvapi Mosque Premises as was done at Ramjanambhumi Babri Masjid Site to find out whether the mosque was built over an ancient Hindu Temple. This was the first time a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises was demanded.
In February 2020, the plains of the original suit approached the Varanasi Civil Court again to reopen the case stayed by the HC in October 1998, and the court agreed.
September 9, 2021, Allahabad High Court's justice Prakash Phadiadi's, Varanasi civil court's order of ASI survey while adjudicating the aim plea against the civil court's order. Later, club this case with the original suit of 1991, by reopening it for further both sides
On May 16, 2022, a Videographic survey of the Kashi Viswanath Temple Gyanbyapi complex was completed by a commission appointed by the survey proceedings, A structure which the Hindu side claimed was a Sibling, and the Muslim side claimed was a fountain was found to be inside the mosque premises.
July 21, 2023, a Scientific survey of the Gyanbyapi complex was ordered by the Varanasi district court. The District Judge ordered the ASI director to " undertake scientific investigation /survey/ excavation at the property in question I.E. settlement plot number 9130 ( Gyanbyapi Mosque ).
July 24, 2023, ASI begins a survey of the Gyanbayapi complex except for the Wazukhana area. The judge directed the ASI to the court along with videos and photographs of survey proceedings.
July 25, 2023, justice concluded the hearing in the two cases and fixed August 28, 2023, for delivery of the final verdict in the original title suit.
In August 2023, the bench of the high court transferred it to the bench of the Chief justice.
On the 4th of August of the Month 2023, the High Court and Supreme Court allowed the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct the scientific survey.
November Allahabad High Court justice Diwakar retired from services Ranjan Agwarwal became Chief Justice.
December 8, the new chief justice Listened to all matta and reserved the Judgement.
December 11, 2023, Allahabad HC Chief Justice allowed ASI another seven days to submit the report.
December 18, The ASI survey report on Gayanbapi Temple was submitted to the Allahabad High Court.
December 19, 2023, the court dismisses the maintainability of a civil suit of 1991. the court ruled the title suit filed by the Hindu plaintiffs and pending before the Vanarasai Trial court was maintainable and not barred by the Places of Worship Act 1991.
January 25, 2024, Report of the Archaeological Survey of India Reveals a pre-existing Hindu Temple Predating 17th, spanning century Mosque spanning sqm, The study unveils elements such as the central chambers, pillars, and inscription, pointing to a rich Hindu temple heritage.
January 31 2024, Banaras court allowed Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the "Vyas ka khana ' area of the Gyanvapi complex.
Evidence Collected by Archaeological Survey of India :
Objects :
Hindu Idol
Hindu Idol
Inscriptions, sculptures, etc. Found And documented in the complex are associated with Hindu culture.
Sculpture: A total number of 55 sculptures all remains of Hindu deities were found in the cellar and outside.
Pre-existing structure ( Mandir ): Based on the scientific studies and observations it can be said that there existed a large Hindu Mandir, Before the construction of the existing structure.
Center Chamber :
* The central chamber and main entrance of the pre-existing structure ( Mandir ) still exist.
* Now central chambers of the hall converted into a central Hall disputed structure. This structure with thick and strong walls, along with all Architectural components and floral decorations was utilised as the main Hall of the Mosque.
* The lower ends of decorated arches in the Mandir were carved with animal figures.
The inner part of the dome is also decorated with geometric designs.
Hindu sign
Hindu sign
The main gate to the central chamber of the Mandir was from the west and was blocked by stone.
The main gate with ornamental torana was decorated with carvings of animals and birds. The animals and Birds are chopped off.
The gate has another smaller entrance with a figure carved on the lalatbima. it is now covered with bricks, stone and mortar which were used to block the entrance also an art of lalatbima invisible, The figure on the entrance has also been chopped off.
A bird's figure remains in the door and still appears to be cock. Skanda Purana is also referred to as Kukuta Mandapa.
Maasir-I -Alamgiri,
The biography of emperor Aurangzeb, mentions that Aurangzeb "issued orders to the governors of all the provinces to demolish the schools and Mandir of the infidels".
It also mentions that on 2nd September 1969. It was reported that according to the emperor's commands, his officers had demolished the Mandir of Viswanath at Kashi.
Quibla:
On the other side of the blocked Main entrance is made Quibla.In any Mosque it is considered the most important part but here it is simple without any decoration not only that even plasters on either side are without any decoration and are also damaged unevenly.
Pillars And Pilasters:
The reused pillars and pilasters of the Mandir are in the existing structure with some modifications after removing the villa.
Pillars from earlier Mandir were also reused while making cellars in the Eastern part of the platform.
A pillar decorated with bells, niches for keeping lamps on all four sides, and bearing an inscription of Samrat 1669(1613CE) is reused in the North cellar.
Inscription :
Totally 32 inscriptions were collected and copied during the survey.
Inscription on the existing structure belongs to earlier Mandirs.
Inscriptions on the stones from earlier Hindu Mantdirs were reused during the construction/repair of the existing structure.
These inscriptions are in Devanagari script ( Sanskrit And local dialect ), Grantha Script ( Tamil language ), Telgu script ( telegu language ), and Kanada Script ( Kanada Language ).
A total of 14 personal names Have been identified Sajala, Aryavati, Shambhuji, Sonaji, Moulana Bhatlu, Naryana Bhatlu .."
Names of the Hindu deities such as Janardhana, Rudra, And umesvara in this inscription establish the reuse of earlier inscriptions in the structure,
Maha Mukti Mandapa is mentioned in three inscriptions. It is of great significance as it is mentioned in Skanda Purana.
Age and Characteristics Of the Structure:
Temporary
Temporary
Art and architecture determine the true age of the structure. The survey and investigation revealed that the structure is a Hindu Mandir.
The existing architecture of the structure of the western wall remained decorated. Karna Ratha and Prati Ratha of the central chamber, a large decorated gate with Torana in the western Chamber. A little gate with a mutilated image on LalatBima , Birds and animals curved for decoration on the outside are sufficient evidence to suggest that the western wall remains part of a Hindu Mandir.
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