Major Hindu temples of Pakistan.
There has been an atmosphere of tension between India and Pakistan for a long time. Meanwhile, India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is going to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad to attend the SCO meeting on Tuesday. Let us tell you that atrocities have been taking place against Hindu minorities in Pakistan since partition. There are many Hindu temples which remained in Pakistan after partition. Let us know about some such special temples.
Only 20 out of 428 temples remain
The survey report of All-Pakistan Hindu Rights Movement stated that at the time of partition, there were a total of 428 Hindu temples in Pakistan. However, over time many were destroyed and 408 of these temples were converted into toy shops, restaurants, government offices and schools. According to government estimates, as of 2019, 11 temples were operational in Pakistan’s Sindh, 4 in Punjab, 3 in Balochistan and 2 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Hinglaj Mata Temple
This is one of the oldest temples of Hindus located in Pakistan. Hinglaj Mata The temple is located in Hingol National Park in Balochistan, Pakistan. This temple is one of the 51 sites in Hinduism where the body parts of Goddess Sati fell. Every year thousands of devotees come to visit Hinglaj Mata Temple. It is also known as Hinglaj Devi, Hingula Devi and Nani Temple.
Hinglaj Mata Temple
Katas Raj Temple
Katas Raj Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located near Chakwal area in Punjab province of Pakistan. This temple is considered to be about 1500 years old. There are a series of other temples here which are said to be from the tenth century. Mythological belief is that two tears fell from Lord Shiva’s eyes, one of which fell here.
Varun Dev Temple
Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
It is one of the most sacred religious places for Hinduism located in Karachi city of Pakistan which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. According to the report of Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation, Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple is 1,500 years old, which is one of the oldest temples located in Pakistan.
Ram Mandir
Kalka Devi Temple
One of the most sacred temples for worshipers of Hinduism, this site is located in the Kalka Hills of Aror in Sindh province of Pakistan. Located in a natural cave, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. According to the people who take care of the temple, the Kalka Cave Temple has two tunnels that connect to the Hinglaj Mata Temple.
Kalka Devi Temple
Varun Dev Temple
Shri Varun Dev Temple is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. This holy Hindu temple is situated on Manora Island. This temple is dedicated to Lord Jhulelal, who is also known as Varun Dev. The god Varuna is worshiped as a symbol of water in Hinduism.
Varun Dev Temple
Ram Mandir
Ram Temple located in Saidpur village of Islamabad, Pakistan is also known as Ram Kund Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shri Ram. This temple was built by Raja Mansingh in the 16th century.
Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
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