Pakistan has restored Shiv’s Tears Pond in Katas Raj Temples Complex 2021. I am Traveling in Pakistan. Hindu sacred place tour in Punjab Pakistan. Take a bath in this Holy Pond of Tears and your sins will wash away! This is what the 1.2 Billion Worldwide Hindus believe about this pond inside Katas Raj. keep in mind the world’s total population is 7.8 Billion. the Katas Raj complex was vacated by Hindus in 1947 when they migrated to India and no one stayed back, thus leaving the Holy Place isolated. Once upon a time, there were temple bells but now Islam is the main religion in this region. Katas raj is located in Chakwal district in Punjab province. It is 25 Km from the Kallar Kahar M2 interchange but I am going via an old road that was used before the British raj for pedestrian Hindu pilgrims. Mostly Hindu Pilgrims traveled to Katas Raj from the east. I have to cross this mountain to enter Potohar Plateau. It is a salt mountain range. there are many Salt and coal mines. These temples are attributed to the eras of the Hindu shahis dating from about 615-950CE and are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The complex is traditionally believed to date back to the Mahabharata era. I hope that you will join me to walk in Katas Raj Temples complex. There are two entry gates but now one is open. Hindus from different parts of the world visit this place. This is Amrit Kund, A Brahmanical story that said that the pond at Katas Raj temples was formed by the tears that Lord Shiva shed after the death of his wife Sati. The name of the temple complex is believed to derive from the Sanskrit word kataksha, meaning “teary eyes. There is a natural water spring. I had been there two years ago that time it pond was dried due to industrial activities. Later Pakistan Supreme court took action against Cement Factory and Spring is now reinstated. I Shall walk from Shiv temple. It is closed but they open it when Hindu Pilgrims come here. In Pakistan, mostly Hindus are living in Sindh province. famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang who visited the area around 630AD. He is the same who had also mentioned Lahore. He wrote that the kingdom lasted over a period of 3,500 years and on the west was Indus River, in the south a huge 200 feet high Stupa from the time of Ashoka and there were also 10 interconnected clean water ponds with fish. Guru Nanak also visited this place. According to the Archaeological Survey of India director general Alan Cuningham in 1872-73 CE, Katas Raj is the second biggest holy place in Punjab for Hindu pioneers after Jawala Mukhi. It is believed that the site was visited by the Pandawa brothers of “Mahabharta” fame and this complex of temples was constructed to commemorate their visit. The location of the Sath Ghara or Seven Temples is said to be the place where the Pandavas made their home during their 12-year exile. This is Haveli of Hari Singh Nalwa, It was constructed in the 19th century. The haveli was the residence of one of Ranjit Singh’s finest general. I don’t want too much talk so if this place is completely restored it can become the biggest tourist hub in Pakistan and religious tourism can also contribute to the economy of the country.
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