Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Tight Security Separates Hindu Rituals and Muslim Prayers at Bhojshala
Muslims prayed on Friday at a special site near the Bhojshala complex.
Hindus prayed and recited Hanuman Chalisa inside the Vagdevi temple at the same time.
Large curtains were put up between the two areas.
The authorities also built barricades and increased security.
About 500 Muslims attended the prayer.
Around 1,000 security personnel watched the area, using drones and cameras.
The prayer site was arranged after a court order about where Muslims could pray.
The Supreme Court will consider the case again on October 29.
Around 500 Muslims offered Friday namaz at a designated site near the Bhojshala complex in Dhar.
Hindus recited Hanuman Chalisa and performed puja at the Vagdevi temple during the prayer.
Large white curtains and barricades separated the namaz site from the Bhojshala complex.
About 1,000 security personnel, drones and CCTV surveillance were deployed to maintain law and order.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case next on October 29.
- Who
- Around 500 Muslims, Hindu devotees, local administrators and security personnel were involved.
- What
- Muslims offered Friday namaz at a designated site while Hindus performed puja and recited Hanuman Chalisa at the Bhojshala complex.
- When
- On Friday; the Supreme Court’s next hearing is scheduled for October 29.
- Where
- At the designated namaz site beside the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The designated prayer site was arranged under a Supreme Court interim order, while security measures were used to maintain law and order.
Hindu Worship at Bhojshala
Muslim Prayer Access Near Kamal Maula Mosque
Use of the Bhojshala complex
Hindu Worship at Bhojshala
Hindu devotees performed puja at the Vagdevi temple, citing permission to worship there from sunrise to sunset.
Muslim Prayer Access Near Kamal Maula Mosque
Muslims previously offered Friday prayers at the Kamal Maula Mosque inside the Bhojshala complex and sought a nearby alternative.
Designated prayer location
Hindu Worship at Bhojshala
The local administration arranged an alternative site for Friday namaz near the complex.
Muslim Prayer Access Near Kamal Maula Mosque
Muslims rejected the administration’s initial site because they considered it too far from the Kamal Maula Mosque and approached the Supreme Court.
Legal position
Hindu Worship at Bhojshala
The Madhya Pradesh High Court declared Bhojshala a temple dedicated to Vagdevi and allowed Hindus to perform puja there year-round.
Muslim Prayer Access Near Kamal Maula Mosque
The Supreme Court directed the local administration to find a prayer site close to the Kamal Maula Mosque and is due to hear the case again.
- Location
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- Muslim worshippers
- Around 500 people offered namaz
- Security deployment
- Around 1,000 personnel
- Security measures
- Drones, CCTV surveillance, barricades and large white curtains
- Hindu observances
- Hanuman Chalisa recitation and puja at the Vagdevi temple
- Court status
- The Supreme Court issued an interim order on the prayer site
- Next hearing
- October 29