The court-ordered scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, adjacent to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, excluding Wuzu Khana is being carried out to determine if the mosque was built on a pre-existing temple.
The court-ordered scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi is being carried out to determine if the mosque was built on a pre-existing temple.
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to stay the scientific survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the Gyanvapi mosque premises. SC said that ASI has clarified that the entire survey would be completed without any excavation and without causing any damage to the structure.
A team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is conducting a scientific survey to determine whether the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was built on top of a temple. The ASI s report, including videos and photographs of the proceedings, must be submitted to the court by August 4.