Tomb from Tughlaq Dynasty Era painted Saffron,
turned into a Hindu temple,
Hindu bhagwan Idols placed inside the Muslim Tomb
,
in
South Delhi
Pakistan PM & Embassy MUST protest & protect this,
Historic Islamic Mazaar of Muslims of Tughlaq-Era,
Like Pakistan did in 1970's n 1980's ,to Babri Masjid Demolition
Some Examples of other Islamic Heritage & Muslim Historical Monuments,
Turned into a Hindu Temples & Hindu Worship .
Here are a few:
Medieval-era monument converted into temple in Delhi
(Catch / Wikimedia)
Amid the running narrative of neglect of historical monuments across the country, a strange case of a peculiar interest in one such monument has surfaced.
In South Delhi's urban village of Humayunpur, some Hindu enthusiasts have shown so much interest in a medieval-era structure that they have not just appropriated it but also converted it into a temple.
The structure is believed to have been the resting place of an unknown figure from the Tughlaq-era. Not too long ago it used to be a square structure with a domed roof, arched doorways on all four sides and an unmarked grave inside, as recorded by these social media users:
Malik Chand's Gumbad in Humayunpur, behind CCD, DDA Market, Safdarjung Enclave (opposite Deer Park)
The grave is gone now and so are the archways on two of the walls. On the outside, the walls have been painted white and the dome saffron. Inside, the floor seems to have been raised and cemented, with no sign of the grave. Idols of Hindu gods and goddesses have been installed, including those of Radha, Krishna, Ganesha, Parvati and a Shivalinga.
Tomb to temple in two months: In south Delhi, a monument changes colours
The state-notified monument built on a mound, amid buildings and a park, was painted white and saffron in March, and idols placed inside it.
Written by | New Delhi | Updated: May 4, 2018 2:19:43 pm
(Before and after) Gumti, a small domed tomb in Safdarjung Enclave’s Humayunpur village. (Archival photo (left); Poshali Goel)
From being the tomb of an unidentified person dating back to the Tughlaq dynasty to becoming Shiv Bhola temple two months ago, Gumti — a small, domed tomb in Safdarjung Enclave’s Humayunpur village — is facing an identity crisis. The state-notified monument built on a mound, amid buildings and a park, was painted white and saffron in March, and idols placed inside it.
It is learnt that the work has been done in complete violation of the Citizen Charter of the Department of Archaeology, which states that one “cannot paint, draw or whitewash any wall in and around the monument” and “cannot hamper or spoil the originality of the monument”.
While the Delhi government’s Department of Archaeology could not be reached for a comment, a source called it a “major faux pas”. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, “I have no information about this, I will ask the department concerned to conduct an inquiry and send me the report.”
The Delhi Chapter of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was supposed to take up restoration work of the 15th-century monument, in collaboration with the Archaeology department, last year. Ajay Kumar, projects director, INTACH-Delhi, “This was a locked monument and we were unable to start work there due to resistance from residents… we went with police but it didn’t work out. Now it’s become a temple and we’ve lost the monument.”
Meanwhile, two saffron-coloured benches placed in the complex bear the name of BJP councillor from Safdarjung Enclave, Radhika Abrol Phogat.
However, Phogat told The Indian Express, “The structure was turned into a temple without my knowledge, consent or support. It was done with the connivance of the previous BJP councillor. I objected too, but it’s a sensitive issue. With whatever that is going on in the country, one can’t touch a temple. The benches with my name were initially in the park.”
Swapna Liddle, convener, INTACH Delhi chapter, said, “Turning a monument into a religious structure is a land grab issue… the easiest thing to do is to turn it into a mandir or a mazar. We are not gatekeepers of the monument, we restore them. The protection has to be done by the state and then it should be handed over to us.”
According to a 2010 notification by the state’s Urban Development department, Gumti was notified as one of the 767 heritage sites, and received a grade-I listing. In 2014, the Archaeology department notified it again as a heritage site.
Little is known about who was buried here or who built Gumti. But the architecture – pointed tip of the dome and absence of mihrab (a semi-circular niche in the wall) — points at either late-Tughlaq or early-Lodi period.
Kanika (19), a resident, said, “It was always a monument… in a bad state. I grew up thinking it was a tomb but then a few months ago, it became a temple.”
http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/medieval-era-monument-converted-into-temple-in-delhi-111400.html
https://thewire.in/urban/south-delhi-tomb-painted-white-and-saffron-turned-into-a-temple
http://indianexpress.com/article/ci...uth-delhi-a-monument-changes-colours-5162601/
https://www.financialexpress.com/in...rms-into-temple-in-delhi-here-is-how/1155320/
