What ASI report on Gyanvapi mosque survey revealed: 'Broken Shivalinga, figures of Hanuman'

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On the Gyanvapi mosque dispute, the report of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) revealed that a lot of Terracotta objects, including figurines of deities and fragmentary figures of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesha, were found from debris in the western wall area of the premises..

According to an ANI report, the ASI also mentioned that during its scientific survey, two glass objects a pendant and a broken Shiva linga were also found..

Different types of stone objects, include sculptures of deities, pestles of varying dimensions and other household items, inscribed slabs, etc Among the listed sculptures mentioned may be made of Shiva linga, Vishnu, Krishna, Hanuman, Ganesha etc," the ASI report said..

The ASI report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex revealed that a pre-existing structure appeared to have been destroyed in the 17th century, and "part of it was modified and reused," adding that based on scientific studies, it can be said that there existed a large Hindu temple prior to the construction of the existing structure."..

On ASI findings over Varanasis Gyanvapi Mosque, Madhya Pradesh minister Prahlad Singh Patel told PTI, "ASI is a prestigious organisation recognised world over..

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