Hindu Groups Claim Shiv Temple Existed Beneath Darul Uloom Deoband Mosque, Memorandum Submitted in Saharanpur: Video
Hindu groups in Saharanpur claimed a Shiv temple exists beneath the mosque of Darul Uloom Deoband and submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate.
Saharanpur: Hindu groups in Uttar Pradesh have claimed that a Shiv temple exists 14 feet beneath the mosque of Darul Uloom Deoband in Deoband, Saharanpur district.
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According to the claims made by the groups, the prominent Islamic seminary was earlier known as “Dev Van” or “forest of the deities,” where a Shiv temple allegedly existed.
A memorandum regarding the matter was submitted to the District Magistrate in Saharanpur.
Claims Linked to “Dev Van” Narrative
The groups alleged that the area where Darul Uloom Deoband currently stands was once called “Dev Van.”
They further claimed that a Shiv temple existed at the site before the establishment of the Islamic seminary.
The allegation has added to ongoing debates surrounding historical religious sites in different parts of the country.
Criticism Over Temple Claims Beneath Muslim Sites
The development has also triggered criticism from several quarters.
Critics described the claims as part of a repeated pattern of alleging the existence of temples beneath historic Muslim sites.
The criticism stated that such claims are being used to spread communal tension and target Muslim heritage sites.
Memorandum Submitted to District Magistrate
According to the information shared, a formal memorandum regarding the claim was submitted to the District Magistrate of Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh.
No official statement regarding further action on the memorandum was mentioned in the press note.
About Darul Uloom Deoband
Darul Uloom Deoband is one of India’s most prominent Islamic seminaries and is located in Deoband town of Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh.
The institution has historical and religious significance and is known internationally as a major centre for Islamic education.
Current Status
At present, the matter remains at the stage of claims and submission of a memorandum to the district administration.
No official survey, excavation, or government action was mentioned in the statement.
Hindu groups in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have claimed that a Shiv temple exists 14 feet beneath the mosque of Darul Uloom Deoband and alleged that the site was earlier known as “Dev Van.” A memorandum regarding the claim has been submitted to the District Magistrate. The issue has also drawn criticism from those who termed such allegations part of a broader pattern targeting historic Muslim sites.
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