19th century English author James Prinsep had illustrated the history of the Gyanvapi mosque and the old Vishveshwar temple. Prinsep's book "Benares Illustration" reveals surprising facts on the basis of lithography.
Ahead of the hearing in the Varanasi district court, the Hindu side claimed that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991, does not bar in ascertaining the nature of a place of worship.
Gyanvapi Mosque row: Fresh plea transferred from civil judge to fast-track court, hearing on May 30 - The present dispute arose when five Hindu ladies tried to frequently worship Shringar Gauri and other idols inside the Gyanvapi mosque compound.
A petition seeking permission to worship the 'Shivling' found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi has been transferred from the civil judge to a fast-track court.