The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team as directed by Varanasi Court has begun the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque complex adjacent to Kashi Vishwanath temple on Monday in Uttar Pradesh.While speaking to reporters, Advocate Subhash Nandan Chaturvedi representing the Hindu side hailed the decision of the court and said that the results will be favourable to Hindus. Talking to media persons, he said, “We are sure that the whole premise is of temple only. The result of the survey will be favourable to us.”“Today the Gyanvapi survey will be conducted, it is a good thing for us…the survey will begin at 7 am, cant say how long it will go on…”, said Sudhir Tripathi, advocate representing the Hindu side.On Sunday, the ASI team reached Varanasi with all the required equipment.#WATCH | This is a very glorious moment for us for the Hindu community & crores of Hindus…survey is the only possible solution to this Gyanvapi issue: Sohan Lal Arya, petitioner in the Gyanvapi mosque case https://t.co/QgylqUpCC0 pic.twitter.com/BlgWbSsVZO— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 24, 2023Notably, a Varanasi Court on Friday gave directions to conduct an ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, excluding the Wazukhana area which has been sealed for a long time now. The team from the department of ASI reached Varanasi on Sunday to make all the arrangements for the equipment required for the survey.“I have been informed that my application has been approved and the court has given directions to conduct an ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, excluding the Wazukhana which has been sealed. I think the survey can be completed within 3 to 6 months,” said advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain appearing for the Hindu side.It is to be noted here that the petition was filed by five women who sought permission from the court to pray at the Shringar Gauri Sthal which is claimed to be a Shivling by the Hindu side and a Fountain by Muslim side. The same was found last year on May 16, when the court mandated the survey of the mosque.Meanwhile, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team is required to submit the report to the court on August 4.
