The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Centre and ASI on a petition claiming the Taj Mahal is a Hindu temple, seeking inspection and prayer rights.
Taj Mahal is an ancient Hindu temple: Petitioners
Jul 07, 2026
03:43 pm
What's the storyThe Allahabad High Court has asked the central government and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to respond to a petition challenging an Agra court's decision, which refused a survey of the Taj Mahal.
The petition claims the monument is an ancient temple called "Tejo Mahalaya" dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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