Opinion | Determining The Hindu Character of Gyanvapi Mosque

The Hindu side that wants to reclaim the site on which the Gyanvapi mosque has been built is convinced that it was built upon the original temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Muslim side, represented by the Gyanvapi Masjid Committee, denies this. Just as with Ayodhya, the contest over the Gyanvapi mosque is also playing out in court

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