UP: Fresh petition filed in court to declare Taj Mahal as Shiva temple

A recent petition was submitted to an Agra court in Uttar Pradesh, urging for the Taj Mahal to be recognized as Tejo Mahalaya, a Hindu temple. The petition requests the cessation of all Islamic activities and any other rituals deemed inappropriate for a religious site.

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The matter is scheduled to be heard on April 9 (Tuesday). Advocate Ajay Pratap Singh has filed the suit as the patron of Shree Bhagwan Shree Tejo Mahadev and as the president of Yogeshwar Shree Krishna Janmasthan Sewa Sangh Trust and Kshatriya Shaktipeeth Vikas Trust.

The petitioner cited various historical books to support his claim that the structure has a history predating its recognition as the Taj Mahal. Repeatedly, several petitions have been filed demanding the declaration of the Taj Mahal as the Shiva temple. Some of these petitions have been dismissed, while others are still pending.

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Upcoming Hearing on Taj Mahal’s Status as Tejo Mahalaya

The matter is scheduled to be heard on April 9. Advocate Ajay Pratap Singh has filed the suit as the patron of Shree Bhagwan Shree Tejo Mahadev and as the president of Yogeshwar Shree Krishna Janmasthan Sewa Sangh Trust and Kshatriya Shaktipeeth Vikas Trust.

The petitioner cited various historical books to support his claim that the structure has a history predating its recognition as the Taj Mahal.

Repeatedly, several petitions have been filed demanding the declaration of the Taj Mahal as the Shiva temple. Some of these petitions have been dismissed, while others are still pending.

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