Amid Aurangzeb row, VHP delegation 'inspects' Humayun Tomb in Delhi
New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI): The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday said a delegation of the organisation "inspected" the Humayun Tomb here and that the exercise was aimed at "studying the historical context" of Delhi.
The VHP delegation's visit to the tomb of second Mughal ruler Humayun came against the backdrop of protests by some Hindu outfits seeking removal of the Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra, alleging that the 17th century Mughal emperor had unleashed atrocities on Hindus.
In a statement, the Delhi VHP said that a delegation comprising its functionaries will also visit Safdarjung Tomb soon to "inspect" the site.
The VHP delegation, which visited the Humayun Tomb, a UNESCO world heritage site, was led by the organisation's Delhi unit secretary Surendra Gupta.
"Surendra Gupta clarified that no controversial meaning should be drawn from this inspection," the Delhi VHP said in the statement.
The inspection of the site was carried with the aim of "studying the historical context" of Delhi prant (province)," it added.
"We are studying the historical context of Delhi prant. Our aim is to analyse the land allotted to the rulers of different periods and their contribution," the statement quoted Gupta as saying after the visit.
"The study was being conducted to bring out historical facts," Gupta added.
After "inspecting" the sites, the VHP delegation will submit its reports to the Central government, it added.
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Sai Baba temple at Shirdi not to allow garlands, bouquets, shawls inside
Mumbai, May 10 (PTI): Amid heightened security concerns in the country, the Sai Baba temple trust at Shirdi in Maharashtra has decided not to allow garland, bouquets and shawls to brought inside the temple complex.
The famous temple which draws millions of devotees every year had received a threatening email last week.
Goraksh Gadilkar, a member of the Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, said devotees will be searched before entering the temple.
"The Sansthan received a threat email on May 2. In view of India-Pakistan tensions and the security alert across the country, flowers, garlands, prasad and shawls will not be allowed inside," he told PTI.
The Ahilyanagar district police have also made some suggestions to enhance the security of the temple.
On Friday, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai said it will not allow garlands, prasad and coconuts inside from May 11.
