Varanasi authorities complied with the court order and allowed the puja to be held at 'Vyas Ji ka Tehkhana' in the southern part of Gyanvapi complex on Thursday morning. The decision follows a recent court decision supporting the right to conduct religious activities at historic sites. A priest performs puja around 3 am, followed by aarti rituals.
Varanasi District Magistrate S Rajalingam and Superintendent of Police Ashok Mutha Jain held a meeting at midnight before the worship began. The meeting was held at a house in Kashi Vishwanath Dham area and lasted for two hours.
Following the decision, the district administration took steps to facilitate the implementation of the court decision.
In order to prevent religious confusion in the southern crypt, the passage in the block was removed to provide access to the southern crypt. "We saw the Nandi cow. We were waiting for the prayer since yesterday. The temple needs to be built." After praying, we were very happy. "A devotee leaving the complex after prayers told ANI.
Meanwhile, security has been tightened around the Gyanvapi complex.
The Varanasi District Court on Wednesday allowed Hindu devotees to pray in the basement of the Gyanvapi complex.
Gyanvapi was built by the Mughals in the 17th century The mosque is one of many Islamic places of worship that Hindu activists have been trying to restore behind their religion for decades.Hindu devotees from all over the country have cremated their loved ones in the Ganges.
Rajalingam said that the barricades have been removed and court orders are being followed.
Images of happy devotees praying at the Jawapi Masjid complex expressing their happiness.
