Author: B Upendran
Publication: Hinduexistence.org
Date: March 17, 2023
URL:      https://hinduexistence.org/2023/03/17/hindutva-groups-perform-yagna-on-temple-remnants-in-malali-masjid-site-in-mangaluru/

Karnataka: Hindutva groups perform Yagna on disputed Malali Masjid site where ancient temple structure was found.

It is argued that remnants of a structure resembling a temple were found, when the mosque in Malali near Mangaluru was being demolished for renovation in April last year.

A yagna (holy sacrifice in fire rituals) was performed by the various Hindutva groups at the disputed site of Malali Masjid in Mangaluru of Dakshina Kanada. Amongst the participants, BJP MLA Bharat Shetty and VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell were also present.

The 108 Gnana Yagna was held to ensure the construction of a temple where the masjid currently stands over the remnants of an ancient temple as found.

It is told that remnants of a structure resembling a temple were found, when the Assayed Abdullahi Madani mosque in Malali, Thenka Ulipady village, near Mangaluru, was being demolished for renovation in April last year.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal had also sought a survey of the mosque in the same case. The mosque authorities however claimed that it was Waqf property and therefore such a request was not maintainable.

However, a court ruled out the suit seeking the appointment of a Commissioner for the survey in accordance with Wakf law.