Gogamedi Temple Controversy: Hindu-Muslim Debate Erupts Over 'Kalma' Recitation

• A video from Gogamedi temple, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, shows a woman questioning the recitation of 'kalma' (Islamic prayer) inside the Hindu deity's temple.
• The woman alleges a man named Hussain is reciting kalma and the temple administration is not addressing the issue, demanding administrative intervention.
• Gogaji Maharaj, also known as Goga Veer, Jaharveer Gogaji, and Jahar Peer, is a prominent 11th-century Chauhan Rajput folk deity revered in Rajasthan.
• According to folklore, Gogaji Maharaj fought against Mahmud Ghaznavi to protect cows and religion, sacrificing his life for the cause.
• Gogamedi is Gogaji Maharaj's samadhi, where a grand fair, Goga Navami, is held annually, and he is worshipped as a snake and warrior deity.

Why It Matters: A Hindu-Muslim debate has sparked at Rajasthan's Gogamedi Temple over Islamic prayer recitation, highlighting Gogaji Maharaj's significance.