Asserting he too had visited mosques and dargahs, Mr Thackeray said issues like loudspeakers on mosques, unauthorised dargahs coming up along the coast and in historical forts must be tackled rather than creating such problems that cause riots.
A group of people belonging to a minority community allegedly attempted to enter Trimbakeshwar temple on Saturday but their bid was foiled by security personnel. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced an SIT probe.
The ritual of showing frankincense from the Trimbakeshwar temple entrance steps is a practice that has been followed by local Muslims over the last several decades, community leaders said.