A historic legal storm is brewing in the heart of Rajasthan, as Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta has stirred national attention by filing a petition that claims the Ajmer Dargah Sharif was originally a Sankat Mochan Mahadev Temple. This bold move, which many see as an act of historical reclamation, is now the subject of intense court proceedings, spiritual introspection, and political debate.
The Core of the Controversy
In September 2024, Vishnu Gupta filed a civil suit in the Ajmer Court, citing historical texts like Ajmer: Historical and Descriptive by Har Bilas Sarda (1911), which suggest that the revered dargah may have been constructed over a pre-existing Shiva temple. The petition argues that several architectural elements—like temple-style pillars and water tanks resembling those in Hindu shrines—remain intact, pointing to a sacred past.
The plea demands an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the dargah site to verify these claims. The court, recognizing the petition’s weight, has issued notices to the ASI, the Dargah Committee, and the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The next court hearing is scheduled for April 19, 2025.
Resistance and Pushback
Expectedly, the Anjuman Syedzadgan (the hereditary caretakers of the dargah) filed a writ petition in the Rajasthan High Court to stop the civil court proceedings, citing the Dargah Khwaja Saheb Act, 1955. However, the Central Government, through Additional Solicitor General R.D. Rastogi, stated that the Anjuman Committee isn’t a party in the original case and thus has no standing to obstruct the case legally.
The Hindu side remains resolute.
Why This Matters
This case is not just about land or bricks—it’s about truth, heritage, and the dignity of our Sanatan Dharma. Across India, there have been hundreds of instances where temples were either destroyed, built over, or erased from public memory. The Ajmer petition is part of a larger movement to reclaim what has been lost—through legal means, rooted in evidence, not emotion.
Vishnu Gupta represents a generation of modern-day warriors who are using the law, history, and democratic tools to protect and preserve Hindu identity. These individuals risk their reputations, face immense backlash, and stand firm against powerful lobbies—all in the service of dharma.
Call to Action
It is time we support such voices—not with hatred, but with courage, unity, and awareness. Whether you are a devout Hindu, a believer in justice, or simply someone who values India’s true history, this is a moment to stand with Vishnu Gupta and other Hindutva warriors who are fighting not against anyone, but for the truth.
Let us not be silent spectators while history is debated in the courts. Let’s amplify this cause on social media, in our communities, and in public discourse.
Sanatan is not just a religion—it is our civilization’s soul. And it’s time we protect it.
