In a serious verdict that got here after a authorized battle of 53 years, the Bagpat courtroom in Uttar Pradesh yesterday dominated in favour of the Hindu aspect within the case associated to an historical mound in Barnava village, Bagpat district. The courtroom, in favour of respondent Krishna Dutt Ji Maharaj, acknowledged the traditional mound as Lakshagriha (Lakhamandap), dismissing the claims of a Dargah and cemetery by the Muslim aspect. Following the courtroom’s choice, heightened safety measures have been applied at Lakshagriha, and the police have been placed on alert mode.
What Is Lakshagriha?
In the Mahabharata interval, the Kauravas constructed an expensive palace of laakh – a really inflammable substance. According to the Mahabharata, the palace was constructed by the architect Purochana and was designed to seem as an expensive and flammable dwelling. The Kauravas invited the Pandavas to remain on this palace whereas secretly planning to set it on hearth, meaning to remove their rivals. However, the Pandavas, forewarned by Vidura, managed to flee the entice via a tunnel.
(*53*) Battle And Land Dispute
The authorized battle started on March 31, 1970, when Mukim Khan from Barnava village filed a case within the Meerut district courtroom, asserting that the traditional mound in Barnava had a Dargah and cemetery belonging to Sheikh Badruddin. Krishna Dutt Ji Maharaj, residing outdoors the district, opposed this declare, aspiring to remove the cemetery and set up a major pilgrimage website for Hindus.
The courtroom heard testimonies from each side and, based mostly on the proof, Junior Division Civil Judge Shivam Dwivedi declared the traditional mound in Barnava as Lakshagriha, courting again to the Mahabharata interval. After inspecting the proof, the courtroom discovered that there isn’t any cemetery, and the 108-acre land, a raised mound, was the positioning the place the Pandavas got here throughout the Mahabharata period. Meanwhile, the counsel of the Muslim aspect, Shahid Khan, talked about they might overview the decision and think about submitting an enchantment.
ASI Records
According to stories, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found remnants confirming the presence of Lakhamandap and different historic websites. The historical mound close to Barnava village has undergone excavation by the Archaeological Survey of India, unearthing historical artefacts. The Department of Archaeology declared the positioning a protected monument, and efforts have been made to develop the traditional mound for tourism, attracting guests to discover caves and different options. The website continues to attract vacationers from afar, contributing to the cultural heritage of the area.
