Hindu temple

Minister of Culture called the repatriation "a profound testament to the civilisational resonance anchoring modern diplomacy."

"The Prambanan temple is a symbol of the shared cultural heritage between the two countries," PM Modi expressed.

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 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

Following the backlash, Warangal District Collector Dr Satya Sharada and Narsampet MLA Donthi Madhava Reddy visited the site and assured locals that the temple would be reconstructed.

The historic Hindu temple in Bandar Abbas, Iran, stands as a 130-year-old symbol of trade and devotion.

While those opposed to the scheme say that it is a ‘ploy’ to construct a temple on the parkland, the CEO of Noida Authority, Krishna Karunesh, said that the land in question is a “facility land” which can be used for various purposes, including community centres or religious sites.