250-year-old temple discovered in Muslim-majority area of Varanasi

Appeal to the Chief Minister for reopening the temple

Credits : Times Algebra

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) – A 250-year-old temple has been found locked for the past 10 years in the Muslim-majority Madanpura area of Varanasi. The temple’s interior is filled with mud. Upon receiving information, members of the Sanatan Rakshak Dal reached the location. The group has appealed to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to intervene and unlock the temple. It is not yet known who locked the temple. Following the incident, Police also arrived at the site and urged the members to remain calm and return. Currently, Police security has been deployed at the location.

250-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Varanasi’s Mu$|!m-Majority Area 🛕

Mention of the temple in the Kashi Khand scripture. 🕉️

Appeal made to CM Yogi Adityanath to reopen the temple

A Shiva temple was also found in a Mu$|!m-Majority area in #Sambhal, and now a similar temple… pic.twitter.com/oOz0AOa6Of

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) December 17, 2024

Temple mentioned in the Kashi Khand scripture

Ajay Sharma, State President of Sanatan Rakshak Dal, said, “On 16 December, a post went viral on social media stating: ‘Attention! A Shiva temple is lying locked in Kashi near house number D-31 in Madanpura.’ After reading this, I visited the site and found the temple. It is said to be 250 years old and has been locked for the past 10 years. Locals in the vicinity were not forthcoming with any information about the temple.” (“Since the surrounding residents are Muslims, why would they provide such information ?” – Editor) He further added that the temple’s interior is filled with mud and mentioned that this temple is referenced in the Kashi Khand scripture.

Inspection will be conducted – DCP

Gaurav Banswal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for the Kashi region, stated, “The temple is old and locked, but no one could confirm its ownership. An administrative team will inspect the site to clarify the situation. Further actions will be taken as per the findings of the inspection and the directions of administrative authorities.”

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: A locked structure, appearing to be a temple, found in a residential area of Varanasi. Police personnel deployed around the temple. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/502swutXLh

— ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2024

As a precautionary measure, Police security has been deployed at the location.

Editorial Perspective

A Shiva temple was previously discovered in a Muslim-majority area of Sambhal, and now a similar temple has been found in Varanasi. Hindus must pressure state Governments to conduct inspections in all such areas to uncover how many more temples have been concealed.