Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Hanumangarhi Namaz Row: Saints Committee Secretary Responds
There is a big argument about whether prayers called namaz were ever held at a place called Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya.
Swami Jitendranand Saraswati says that namaz was indeed offered there in 2003 and there was an attempt to do it again in 2005.
He says there are records and videos to prove it.
But some other people, like Brijbhushan Sharan Singh and Swami Avimukteshwaranand, say this never happened and want proof.
Swami Jitendranand also talked about how saints protested for 14 days to stop the prayers in 2005.
He says these are important historical facts that cannot be denied.
Swami Jitendranand Saraswati claims namaz was offered at Hanumangarhi in 2003 and attempted in 2005.
Critics like Brijbhushan Sharan Singh and Swami Avimukteshwaranand deny these claims.
Swami Jitendranand cites district court records and videos as evidence.
Naga sadhus protested for 14 days in 2005 to stop the prayers.
The controversy involves historical and religious significance of the site.
- Who
- Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, Swami Avimukteshwaranand
- What
- Controversy over namaz being offered at Hanumangarhi
- When
- November 20, 2003, and attempted in 2005
- Where
- Hanumangarhi, Ayodhya
- Why
- Dispute over historical and religious significance of the site
Swami Jitendranand Saraswati's Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Namaz at Hanumangarhi
Swami Jitendranand Saraswati's Perspective
Namaz was offered at Hanumangarhi in 2003 and an attempt was made in 2005, supported by evidence from district courts and videos.
Critics' Perspective
Critics like Brijbhushan Sharan Singh and Swami Avimukteshwaranand deny that namaz was ever offered at Hanumangarhi.
Historical Evidence
Swami Jitendranand Saraswati's Perspective
Swami Jitendranand Saraswati claims there is historical evidence and court records supporting the occurrence of namaz at Hanumangarhi.
Critics' Perspective
Critics demand evidence to substantiate the claims made by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
- Date of Incident
- November 20, 2003
- Location
- Hanumangarhi, Ayodhya
- Key Figures
- Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, Swami Avimukteshwaranand
- Protest Duration
- 14 days
- Supporting Evidence
- District court records and videos from various channels