Hindus should be given full access to Bhojshala premises: ASI
New Delhi: Keeping in mind the order of Madhya Pradesh High Court, ASI has allowed full entry to Hindus in the Bhojshala premises for worship of Goddess Saraswati.Taking inspiration from the May 15 judgment of the HC, the ASI said the court ruled that Bhojshala in Dhar district is a protected monument and a temple of Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati).“The court has also recorded the finding that historical literature has established the character of Bhojshala as a center of Sanskrit learning associated with King Bhoj of the Paramara dynasty,” the May 16 ASI order said. It states that literary and architectural references associated with Raja Bhoja indicate the existence of a Saraswati temple, which is supported by ASI research.The order said the court quashed the ASI’s April 2003 directive that restricted Hindu worship rights and allowed Muslims to pray on the premises. The new ASI order said that since Bhojshala is a center of Sanskrit learning and a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, the Hindu community will have “unrestricted access” for worship.
