In Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, Hindus gathered for prayers at the Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex on Tuesday. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) continued its court-ordered survey. According to an ASI order from April 7, 2003, Hindus can worship inside the Bhojshala complex every Tuesday, while Muslims can offer prayers on Fridays.

Devotees arrived at the historical site around 7:15 am, preceding the survey's commencement.

On March 11, the Madhya Pradesh High Court instructed the ASI to conduct a 'scientific survey' of the Bhojshala complex within six weeks. This complex, believed by Hindus to be a temple of Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), is referred to as Kamal Maula Mosque by the Muslim community.

Following the court's orders, the ASI, accompanied by senior police and administrative officials, began its survey on March 22 in the tribal-dominated district.

Balveer Singh, vice president of Bhoj Utsav Samiti, expressed optimism that the ASI survey would lead to a resolution of the dispute. "This was Maa Saraswati's temple, and it will be returned to Hindus, resolving the issue," he stated.

Legend holds that Raja Bhoj, a Hindu king, installed the Vagdevi statue in Bhojshala in 1034 AD. Hindu groups claim the British took this statue to London in 1875.

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