Madhya Pradesh court declares Bhojshala a Hindu templedeclares Bhojshala a Hindu temple
The Madhya Pradesh High Court in India ruled on Friday that the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and said Hindus have a right to worship there.
Muslim representatives said they will challenge the decision in the Supreme Court, while Hindu groups welcomed the ruling and sought to ensure they are heard in any appeal.
The case matters because it reshapes a long-running religious property dispute and could influence how the site is used next.
Hindu groups
Hindu parties and supporters said the ruling confirms the site’s Hindu character and preserves worship rights they say have existed for generations. Some also filed a caveat in the Supreme Court so no appeal is decided without hearing their side.
Muslim representatives
Muslim representatives said they will appeal to the Supreme Court against the High Court’s finding. They continue to view the site as a disputed religious complex that should not be defined by one side alone.
- Dhar is in western Madhya Pradesh, a state known for many medieval-era temple and mosque monuments.
- Religious property disputes in India often turn on archaeology, historical records, and patterns of worship over time.
- Saraswati is widely celebrated on Vasant Panchami, a festival associated with books and learning.
