Bhojshala

From Bulandshahr’s Hanuman temple to Malihabad’s Kans Fort and Dhar’s Bhojshala, the Islamist practice of offering namaz at Hindu religious sites is often the first step in a larger pattern of encroachment, citing historical disputes, legal battles, and documented cases of temple occupation.

The ASI's prompt compliance order the next day, which followed the Bhojshala judgement of May 15, 2026, is a potent example of the victory of evidence over expediency. It reiterates that protected monuments are living treasures of India's civilizational continuity rather than blank slates for political compromise.

The Saraswati pratimas, which originally stood inside the shrine complex during the reign of King Bhoj in the 11th century, have been on display in the British Museum

The High Court declared the disputed area a Bhojshala with Saraswati Temple, quashed the restrictive portions of the 2003 ASI order, and mandated the creation of a trust for temple administration and Sanskrit education

CMS's Principal reportedly told Kuldeep Tiwari, "You were asked to withdraw all the cases, but you did not, so you will no longer work at CMS. It would be better if you resign voluntarily, otherwise, we will dismiss you. You will be left destitute, then sit on the street and feed on Hindutva."

In its report on the Bhojshala complex, the ASI said parts of pre-existing temples were used to build the mosque.