Days after a temple-like structure was found underneath an old mosque on the outskirts of Mangaluru in Karnataka, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the members of the Bajrang Dal performed the ‘Tambula Prashne’ ritual at Sri Ramanjaneya Bhajana Mandira Thenkulipadi in Ganjimutt on Wednesday.
The ritual was performed to find a solution to the controversy over a temple-like structure that was discovered during the renovation work of the mosque.
Karnataka | VHP and Bajrang Dal perform ‘Tambula Prashne’ at Sri Ramanjaneya Bhajana Mandira in Malali
A Hindu temple-like architectural design was allegedly discovered underneath an old mosque on the outskirts of Mangaluru on April 21. pic.twitter.com/QnlXtAV3US
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2022
According to the reports, Hindu organizations held the ritual to establish divinity on the spot as per astrology. Tambula Prashne is performed to find out through astrology whether some kind of divine forces are present or not. When Tambula Prashne comes positive, then is performed the ritual of ‘Ashtamangala Prashne’. The VHP after the Tambula Prashne ritual today has plans to conduct the ‘Ashtamangala Prashne’ ritual also.
Following the ritual that was carried out from 8:30 am to 11 am, the Commissioner of Police imposed section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) within a 500-meter radius of the Jumma Masjid in Malali of Thenkulipadi village. Police personnel have also been deployed in the area to maintain peace and harmony.
“Situation is peaceful. Hindu organizations held a ritual today that started at 8.30 am and continued till 11 am. Force has been deployed wherever necessary. Villagers also have ensured that no untoward incident will happen and both the parties have agreed to fight it in court”, confirmed Mangaluru Police Commissioner NS Kumar on May 25.
Karnataka| Situation peaceful. Hindu org held a ritual today that started at 8.30am & continued till 11am. Force deployed wherever necessary. Villagers ensured no untoward incident will happen. Both parties have agreed to fight it in court: Mangaluru Police Commissioner NS Kumar pic.twitter.com/ZBEaL0AkRZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2022
Meanwhile, BJP MLA Bharath Shetty has demanded an ASI investigation on the spot. Earlier he had said that the issue of the disputed site at Malali was not a political issue but a social one. “It’s not about polarisation but rediscovering history. We are not claiming anything. We are hoping to reclaim the truth. Let the competent authority conduct survey. Let the reality be known to the World”, he had tweeted.
The issue of disputed site at Malali is not Political issue but Social issue.
It's not about Polarisation but Rediscovering History.
We are not claiming anything. We are hoping to Reclaim Truth.
Let the competent authority conduct survey. Let the Reality be known to the World. https://t.co/QrM8J2TqLU
— Dr Bharath Shetty Y (@bharathshetty_y) May 23, 2022
“The truth deserves to be known as it cannot be suppressed nor distorted. Let the Archeological Department conduct a survey, it doesn’t violate the Places of Worship Act of 1991”, he had added on May 23. The presence of a Hindu temple-like structure inside the masjid has now raised curiosity among the people residing in the area whether a temple existed in the place before the present mosque was constructed. With locals suggesting that there is every possibility that a Hindu temple existed at the site, VHP leaders have appealed to the district administration to look into the matter and take appropriate decisions regarding the old mosque and its renovation.
Source : OpIndia
Row over temple-like structure in Mangaluru mosque; Hindu groups decide to hold ritual on May 25
Mangaluru: Days after a temple-like structure was found inside a mosque near Mangaluru, Hindu groups have decided to hold a ritual to identify divine presence.
The groups held a meeting and planned to hold a “Thamboola Prashe” ritual on May 25. The meeting was attended by BJP MLA Bharat Shetty, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders including Sharan Pumpwell.
“Yes we are planning the Thambula Prashna ritual, after this, we will have clarity if we must move a court regarding the matter. Since police have sealed the area we will not do the ritual around the mosque premises,” Shetty said.
A Hindu temple-like architectural design was discovered underneath an old mosque on the outskirts of Mangaluru earlier this week. The structure was found during the renovation work at the Juma Masjid in Malali. The renovation work was being done by the mosque authorities.
Earlier, Dakshina Kannada Commissionerate ordered to maintain the status quo of the structure till further orders and appealed to people to maintain peace.
“I have received information from field officials and the police department about the issue. The District administration is looking into the old land records and entries regarding the ownership details. We will take reports from the endowment department and the Waqf Board,” said Rajendra KV, Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada, ANI reported.
“We will check the validity of the claims and take the appropriate decision very soon. Till then, I have instructed them to maintain the status quo and requested people not to jump to conclusions. I am requesting people to maintain law and order and peace,” he added, ANI reported.
This comes amid the ongoing controversy over the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi where a Shivling was reported to be found during a court-mandated videography survey of the complex.
The ‘Shivling’ was said to be found in a pond, used for “wazoo” or purification rituals before namaz.
Muslim side, however, rejected the assertion and claimed that it was a “fountain, not a Shivling”.
Source : Times Now News
Hindu temple-like structure found during renovation of a mosque near Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka) : A Hindu temple-like architectural design was discovered underneath an old mosque on the outskirts of Mangaluru on Thursday.
The development came to the fore during the renovation work at Juma Masjid in Malali, in the outskirts of Mangaluru. The renovation work was being conducted by the mosque authorities.
The development came to the fore during the renovation work at Juma Masjid in Malali, in the outskirts of Mangaluru. The renovation work was being conducted by the mosque authorities.
Now, people are suggesting that there is every possibility that a Hindu temple existed at the site.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders appealed to district administration to stop the work till the documents were verified.
Meanwhile, Dakshina Kannada Commissionerate has ordered to maintain the status quo of the structure till further orders. The administration is looking into the land records and appealed people to maintain peace.
“I have received information from field officials and police department about the issue. The District administration is looking into the old land records and entries regarding the ownership details. We will take reports both from the endowment department and the Waqf Board,” said Rajendra KV, Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada.
“We will check the validity of the claims and take the appropriate decision very soon. Till then, I have instructed to maintain status quo and requested people not to jump into conclusions. I am requesting people to maintain law and order and peace,” added the official.
Source : ANI
