Bhojshala Dispute: Supreme Court Allows Both Puja and Namaz on Vasant Panchami

• The Supreme Court has delivered a significant verdict on the Bhojshala dispute in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, allowing both Hindu puja and Muslim namaz on Vasant Panchami (January 23, 2026).
• Hindus are permitted to perform traditional puja and rituals from sunrise to sunset, while Muslims can offer Friday prayers (Jumma namaz) between 1 PM and 3 PM.
• The court bench, comprising Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, emphasized mutual respect and cooperation.
• Administration is directed to implement barricading for division, manage entry with passes for namaz attendees, and ensure law and order.
• The decision follows previous instances where the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had similarly allocated time slots, now under stricter supervision.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court allows both Hindu puja and Muslim namaz at Bhojshala on Vasant Panchami with strict arrangements.