Gyanvapi mosque built over a large Hindu temple : ASI report

Indian Archaeological Survey report disclosed

Varanasi – A report by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revealed that the site of Gyanvapi was once the site of a large Hindu temple. Hindu party’s advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain disclosed the information at a press conference after receiving the report.

Archaeological Survey of India report says that a temple existed at the site before the construction of the #Gyanvapi in #Varanasi – @Vishnu_Jain1

‘Parts of preexisting Hindu temple, including pillars were used ‘ – #ASISurvey

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He also said that the temple was demolished and its pillars were used to build a mosque. Hence, it is said that Vishwanath Temple’s existence and its subsequent demolition to build a mosque has been proven.