Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Mumbai's Jama Masjid Flagged as Former Temple Site
A group called Restore Temples Movement has made a list of 1842 places in India that they say were once temples.
One of these places is the Jama Masjid mosque in Mumbai.
The group says they have proof from historians and old writings, and they want the government to check these places to solve any disputes.
The mosque's managers say there's no proof that a temple was there before.
The group wants a special court to decide who owns these places so everyone can be happy.
They also want to protect India's old buildings and ruins, just like they do in Europe.
The mosque was built a long time ago by Muslim traders, and it has a special water tank for washing.
Restore Temples Movement lists 1842 sites, including Mumbai's Jama Masjid, as former temple locations.
The group claims the list is based on studies by historians and writers.
The mosque's management dismisses the claim, stating there's no record of a prior structure.
The group seeks a tribunal to adjudicate disputed sites and establish the truth.
The Jama Masjid was built between 1775 and 1802 by Kokni Muslim merchants and includes a water tank for ablutions.
- Who
- Restore Temples Movement and Jama Masjid trustee
- What
- Claim that Jama Masjid in Mumbai was a former temple site
- When
- Mosque built between 1775 and 1802
- Where
- Jama Masjid, Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai
- Why
- To document and adjudicate disputed temple sites
- Site
- Jama Masjid, Mumbai
- Claimed by
- Restore Temples Movement
- Number of sites
- 1842
- Mosque construction period
- 1775-1802
- Mosque builders
- Kokni Muslim merchants
- Mosque feature
- Water tank for ablutions
- Mosque trustee's response
- No record of prior structure