A Hindu organisation has submitted a petition to the authorities in Gujarat, requesting them to take action against a Mosque that was built illegally near a temple. The issue is concerned with the Morbi district of the Gujarat state. There has been backlash from the locals, against the illegal construction of a mosque near the ancient and historic Mani temple in Morbi. These locals are also involved in protests for this reason.
The Mani temple in Morbi is a grand one with sanctums for Siva, Kali and also Rama. The Tradition Conservation Team of Morbi, have given a petition to the Collector, requesting that action be taken against the illegally constructed mosque. The Mani temple is more than a 100 years old, and therefore illegally building a mosque near the temple is hurting the sentiments of many local devotees.
The people of Gujarat have considered this temple as a significant and historic monument because of the history it has. The temple stands as a testimony to both religion as well as architectural excellence. This temple is a matter of pride for not only the people of Morbi, but the entire state of Gujarat. The temple was a little destroyed during the 2001 earthquake. It was then handed over to King Matashree of Morbi. for maintaining this historic structure.
While the mosque itself has been built without the permission of the concerned parties, there are plans to build 2 or 3 more structures in nearby sites now. It is being said that the construction is still being continued with no action taken by the authorities, even though the locals have continuously submitted petitions against it.
(With inputs from Kathir news)
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