What is the story behind Kashi Vishwanath?
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples.
What is Kashi Vishwanath dispute?
THE GYANVAPI CASE The petitioners were local priests who sought permission to worship in the Gyanvapi Masjid area. The petitioners contended that the Gyanvapi Masjid was built on the orders of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb by demolishing a part of the Kashi Vishwanath Mandir in the 17th century.
Is Kashi Vishwanath shivling original?
The original Gyanvapi Kashi Visvanath temple is mentioned in the ancient Puranas including in the Kashi Khanda (section) of Skanda [Subramanya/Kartikeya] Purana. The original Gyanvapi Kashi Vishwanath temple was destroyed by the army despatched by Mohammed Ghori in 1194 AD, when it had defeated the Raja of Kannauj.
Who built Kasi?
The Kashi Vishwanath temple has been built and re-built several times over the past few centuries. The present temple was built in the 18th century by Rani Ahalyabai Holkar of Indore after Mughal emperor Aurangzeb destroyed the previous temple and built a mosque at the site (now adjacent to it).
Is Gyanvapi Mosque built on temple?
The Gyanvapi Mosque is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was constructed on the site of an older temple of Vishweshwar (“Lord of the world”, an epithet of Shiva), which had been demolished by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1669.
Who demolished Ram in Ayodhya?
In 1528 A.D. Babur came to Ayodhya and halted here for a week. He destroyed the ancient temple and on its site built a mosque, still known as Babur’s mosque. The materials of the old structure [i.e., the temple] were largely employed, and many of the columns were in good preservation.”
Who broke Kashi Vishwanath?
This was demolished by the order of Aurangzeb in 1669, and converted into a mosque. Today, on the ruins of two old Vishwanath temples sit two mosques, one built by Razia and the other by Aurangzeb.
Why is Kashi Vishwanath temple called Varnasi?
Till date the ruins of the original Kashi Vishwanath temple can be seen behind the main structure of the mosque. But finally when India got independence in 1947, the city was declared as Varnasi and since then it is called by that name or, on occasions it is also referred to as Banaras.
How many times has the Kashi Vishwanath Temple been rebuilt?
The Kashi Vishwanath temple has been rebuilt several times. It is believed that the original temple was built in 1490. This vintage temple was destroyed during a Mughal invasion and King Aurangzebbuilt a mosque in place of it. Till today, the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Gyanvapi Mosquestand adjacent to one another.
Should the Kashi Vishvanath be replaced with a mosque?
Therefore, a more promising way of defusing the conflict potential which the mosque at the Kashi Vishvanath site carries, is to justify the replacement of the temple with a mosque. Maybe the owners and users of the temple had brought it on themselves?
What is the story regarding the demolition of Vishvanath temple?
The story regarding demolition of Vishvanath temple is that while Aurangzeb was passing near Varanasi on his way to Bengal, the Hindu Rajas in his retinue requested that if the halt was made for a day, their Ranis may go to Varanasi, have a dip in the Ganges and pay their homage to Lord Vishwanath. Aurangzeb readily agreed.