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Maha Kumbh: 68 Pakistani Hindus Take Holy Dip At Triveni Sangam

Maha Kumbh: 68 Pakistani Hindus Take Holy Dip At Triveni Sangam

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Last Updated:February 06, 2025, 23:49 IST According to the UP Information Department, the devotees performed rituals at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, offering prayers for their forefathers. Crores of devotees have taken a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh. (PTI file image) Drawn by the spiritual grandeur of the Maha Kumbh, a group of 68 Hindu devotees from Pakistan’s Sindh province arrived in Prayagraj on Thursday and took a holy dip at the Sangam, praying for the peace of their ancestors’ souls. According to the UP Information Department, the devotees performed rituals at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, offering prayers for their forefathers. Mahant Ramnath, who accompanied the group, said they had first visited Haridwar, where they immersed the ashes of nearly 480 ancestors and performed rituals before coming to the Maha Kumbh. Speaking at the Shri Guru Karshni camp in Sector 9, Sindh resident Gobind Ram Makheja told PTI, “Ever since we heard about the Maha Kumbh in the last two or …

‘Gyanvapi verdict a violation of Places of Worship Act’: Asaduddin Owaisi | Latest News India

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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said that the judgement by the Varanasi court to allow Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the ‘Vyas Ka Tekhana’ area inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex was a violation of the Places of Worship Act. All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen MP Asaduddin Owaisi (ANI) Asaduddin Owaisi said, “The judge who gave the decision was his last day before retirement. The judge appointed the District Magistrate as receiver on January 17 and finally he has directly given the verdict. He himself said that no prayers were offered since 1993. It has been 30 years. How does he know there is idol inside? This is violation of Places of Worship Act.” Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! He further said that it was a wrong decision. “He has ordered to open the grills within 7 days. 30 days should have been given to make an appeal. This is wrong decision. Till the time Modi government does not state that they stand by the Places of …

‘Will challege it in High Court,’ says Muslim side lawyer on Gyanvapi verdict | Latest News India

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Reacting to Varanasi court’s order on Wednesday allowing Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the ‘Vyas Ka Tekhana’ area inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, Muslim side lawyer Akhlaq Ahmed said that they will approach the Allahabad High Court to challenge Varanasi Court’s decision. Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.(HT File) Akhlaq Ahmed said, “We will approach the Allahabad High Court against the decision. The order has overlooked the Advocate Commissioner report of 2022, ASI’s report, and the decision of 1937, which was in our favour. Hindu side has not placed any evidence that prayers were held before 1993. There is no such idol in the place.” Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! Advocate Merajuddin Siddiqui said he would go to higher courts regarding this order. READ | ‘Pillars from old temple…’: What ASI survey said about Gyanvapi mosque cellars in Varanasi “I will not accept any such order. The District Magistrate and the District President are both working hand in glove. We will fight it legally. This is happening to get …