Hindus, Muslims Offer Prayers at Disputed Bhojshala Complex Under Heavy Security
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\nBoth Hindu and Muslim worshippers offered their respective religious prayers on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Bhojshala\u2013Kamal Maula Mosque complex, a historically contested heritage site in Dhar district, The Times of India reported.<\/p>\n
The day\u2019s events coincided with Basant Panchami, a major Hindu festival, and Friday Jumma prayers for Muslims \u2014 occasions that fell on the same day this year. Following a directive from India\u2019s Supreme Court to help avoid conflict, authorities organised separate timings and designated areas for each community\u2019s worship.<\/p>\n
Thousands of Hindus arrived early to perform the traditional Saraswati Puja, a ritual honoring the goddess of learning, from sunrise to sunset, while a smaller group of about 15\u201317 Muslims offered Jumma namaaz between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. through a separate entrance arranged by the district administration.<\/p>\n
The site was secured by a large deployment of security personnel \u2014 more than 8,000 officers from police and paramilitary forces including CRPF, RAF and state units \u2014 supplemented with drone surveillance and CCTV monitoring to maintain peace and prevent any untoward incident.<\/p>\n
Officials said both religious observances were completed peacefully and in compliance with the Supreme Court\u2019s directions. The day\u2019s orderly conduct was seen as a demonstration of administrative planning and cooperation between communities at a location that has seen long\u2011standing historical sensitivities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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