Three broken idols of Hindu Gods have been recovered from the ancient Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, authorities said on Monday (Dec 16).

The idols were found in the well near the Shiv-Hanuman Temple, which was opened on Saturday (Dec 14) after being closed for the last 46 years.

Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra, who was present at the site, said that the idols were recovered during the digging of the well.

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“These are broken idols that were found during the digging of well. There is an idol of Lord Ganesh. The other one seems to be of Lord Kartikeya, more details are being sought. There was debris and soil in the well.”

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“The area has been secured so that excavation can be done smoothly,” he added.

The Shiv-Hanuman Temple has been closed since 1978 and was reopened by the authorities two days ago after they “stumbled upon” it during a drive against power theft. The devotees also painted religious slogans like 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Om Namah Shivay' on the walls of the temple.

After the reopening of the temple, the premises were cleaned and electricity was restored. CCTV cameras were also installed in the temple for security reasons.

On November 24, a clash broke out between protesters and security personnel in Sambhal after a court order for a survey of a mosque, which led to four people being killed and many others getting injured.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sambhal-violence-judicial-commission-team-arrives-to-probe-violence-780612">Sambhal violence: Judicial commission team arrives to probe violence</a>

On Sunday, Sambhal's Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishan Kumar and District Magistrate (DM) Rajender Pensiya visited the newly uncovered temple to offer their prayers.

Amid the rising tensions in Sambhal, the district administration earlier had started an anti-encroachment drive to remove unauthorised constructions from public areas. The operation has also been conducted in Chandauli for the last two months, according to Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra.

(With inputs from agencies)

Three broken idols of Hindu Gods have been recovered from the ancient Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, authorities said on Monday (Dec 16). The idols were found in the well near the Shiv-Hanuman Temple, which was opened on Saturday (Dec 14) after being closed for the last 46 years.

Three broken idols of Hindu Gods have been recovered from the ancient Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, authorities said on Monday (Dec 16). The idols were found in the well near the Shiv-Hanuman Temple, which was opened on Saturday (Dec 14) after being closed for the last 46 years. Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra, who was present at the site, said that the idols were recovered during the digging of the well. #WATCH | Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra says, "These are broken idols that were found during the digging of well. There is an idol of Lord Ganesh. The other one seems to be of Lord Kartikeya, more details are being sought. There was debris and… https://t.co/88CWJrUQgf pic.twitter.com/hmaTK8oCzk — ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2024 × “These are broken idols that were found during the digging of well. There is an idol of Lord Ganesh. The other one seems to be of Lord Kartikeya, more details are being sought. There was debris and soil in the well.” Also read | Ancient Hindu temple, closed since 1978 riots, reopens in India's Sambhal “The area has been secured so that excavation can be done smoothly,” he added. The Shiv-Hanuman Temple has been closed since 1978 and was reopened by the authorities two days ago after they “stumbled upon” it during a drive against power theft. The devotees also painted religious slogans like 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Om Namah Shivay' on the walls of the temple. After the reopening of the temple, the premises were cleaned and electricity was restored. CCTV cameras were also installed in the temple for security reasons. On November 24, a clash broke out between protesters and security personnel in Sambhal after a court order for a survey of a mosque, which led to four people being killed and many others getting injured. Also read | Sambhal violence: Judicial commission team arrives to probe violence On Sunday, Sambhal's Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishan Kumar and District Magistrate (DM) Rajender Pensiya visited the newly uncovered temple to offer their prayers. Amid the rising tensions in Sambhal, the district administration earlier had started an anti-encroachment drive to remove unauthorised constructions from public areas. The operation has also been conducted in Chandauli for the last two months, according to Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra. (With inputs from agencies)

Three Hindu idols found in Sambhal’s newly uncovered Shiv-Hanuman Temple: Police

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Three broken idols of Hindu Gods have been recovered from the ancient Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, authorities said on Monday (Dec 16).
The idols were found in the well near the Shiv-Hanuman Temple, which was opened on Saturday (Dec 14) after being closed for the last 46 years.
Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra, who was present at the site, said that the idols were recovered during the digging of the well.
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“These are broken idols that were found during the digging of well. There is an idol of Lord Ganesh. The other one seems to be of Lord Kartikeya, more details are being sought. There was debris and soil in the well.”
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ancient-hindu-temple-closed-since-1978-riots-reopens-in-indias-sambhal-784125">Ancient Hindu temple, closed since 1978 riots, reopens in India's Sambhal</a>
“The area has been secured so that excavation can be done smoothly,” he added.
The Shiv-Hanuman Temple has been closed since 1978 and was reopened by the authorities two days ago after they “stumbled upon” it during a drive against power theft. The devotees also painted religious slogans like 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Om Namah Shivay' on the walls of the temple.
After the reopening of the temple, the premises were cleaned and electricity was restored. CCTV cameras were also installed in the temple for security reasons.
On November 24, a clash broke out between protesters and security personnel in Sambhal after a court order for a survey of a mosque, which led to four people being killed and many others getting injured.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sambhal-violence-judicial-commission-team-arrives-to-probe-violence-780612">Sambhal violence: Judicial commission team arrives to probe violence</a>
On Sunday, Sambhal's Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishan Kumar and District Magistrate (DM) Rajender Pensiya visited the newly uncovered temple to offer their prayers.
Amid the rising tensions in Sambhal, the district administration earlier had started an anti-encroachment drive to remove unauthorised constructions from public areas. The operation has also been conducted in Chandauli for the last two months, according to Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra.
(With inputs from agencies)

The idols were found in the well near the Shiv-Hanuman Temple, which was opened on Saturday, December 14 after being closed for the last 46 years



Sambhal, India Three broken idols of Hindu Gods have been recovered from the ancient Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, authorities said on Monday (Dec 16). The idols were found in the well near the Shiv-Hanuman Temple, which was opened on Saturday (Dec 14) after being closed for the last 46 years. Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra, who was present at the site, said that the idols were recovered during the digging of the well. #WATCH | Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra says, "These are broken idols that were found during the digging of well. There is an idol of Lord Ganesh. The other one seems to be of Lord Kartikeya, more details are being sought. There was debris and… https://t.co/88CWJrUQgf pic.twitter.com/hmaTK8oCzk — ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2024 × “These are broken idols that were found during the digging of well. There is an idol of Lord Ganesh. The other one seems to be of Lord Kartikeya, more details are being sought. There was debris and soil in the well.” Also read | Ancient Hindu temple, closed since 1978 riots, reopens in India's Sambhal “The area has been secured so that excavation can be done smoothly,” he added. The Shiv-Hanuman Temple has been closed since 1978 and was reopened by the authorities two days ago after they “stumbled upon” it during a drive against power theft. The devotees also painted religious slogans like 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Om Namah Shivay' on the walls of the temple. After the reopening of the temple, the premises were cleaned and electricity was restored. CCTV cameras were also installed in the temple for security reasons. On November 24, a clash broke out between protesters and security personnel in Sambhal after a court order for a survey of a mosque, which led to four people being killed and many others getting injured. Also read | Sambhal violence: Judicial commission team arrives to probe violence On Sunday, Sambhal's Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishan Kumar and District Magistrate (DM) Rajender Pensiya visited the newly uncovered temple to offer their prayers. Amid the rising tensions in Sambhal, the district administration earlier had started an anti-encroachment drive to remove unauthorised constructions from public areas. The operation has also been conducted in Chandauli for the last two months, according to Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra. (With inputs from agencies)

Amid the widespread communal unrest, a&nbsp;Muslim man in Gujarat has set a shining example of communal harmony by renovating a Hanuman temple.

Moin Memon of Ahmedabad has renovated a dilapidated 500-year-old Hanuman temple situated in Hanuman Gali of Mirzapur area, news agency ANI reported.

Memon took around two weeks to complete the renovation work of the Bhid Banjan Hanuman temple.

Expressing happiness for being chosen for the work, ANI quoted him as saying, &quot;I feel fortunate that I was chosen for this work among all other Hanuman Bhakts.&quot;

In a country where attempts are made to divide India, especially the Hindu and Muslim community, on communal lines, incidents of people showing respect to different religions keep everyone&#39;s hopes alive for a peaceful nation.&nbsp;

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(With ANI inputs)&nbsp;

Expressing happiness for being chosen for the work, he said, "I feel fortunate that I was chosen for this work among all other Hanuman Bhakts."

Amid the widespread communal unrest, a Muslim man in Gujarat has set a shining example of communal harmony by renovating a Hanuman temple. Moin Memon of Ahmedabad has renovated a dilapidated 500-year-old Hanuman temple situated in Hanuman Gali of Mirzapur area, news agency ANI reported. Memon took around two weeks to complete the renovation work of the Bhid Banjan Hanuman temple. Expressing happiness for being chosen for the work, ANI quoted him as saying, "I feel fortunate that I was chosen for this work among all other Hanuman Bhakts." In a country where attempts are made to divide India, especially the Hindu and Muslim community, on communal lines, incidents of people showing respect to different religions keep everyone's hopes alive for a peaceful nation. (With ANI inputs)

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Three Hindu idols found in Sambhal’s newly uncovered Shiv-Hanuman Temple: Police

Three Hindu idols found in Sambhal’s newly uncovered Shiv-Hanuman Temple: Police

Muslim man renovates Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad