Shivala Teja Singh temple
Shivala Teja Singh temple is a historic Hindu temple in the Sialkot city of Punjab province of Pakistan. The temple is dedicated to Shiva[1][2] The temple was built by Teja Singh.[3]
Shivala Teja Singh temple شیوالا تیجا سنگھ مندر | |
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Shawala Teja Singh Temple after Renovation | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Sialkot |
Deity | Shiva |
Governing body | Pakistan Hindu Council |
Location | |
State | Punjab, Pakistan |
Country | Pakistan |
Architecture | |
Type | Hindu temple |
Creator | Sardar Teja Singh |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Website | |
Pandit = Shriman Pandit Bhaghat Jashpal http://www.pakistanhinducouncil.org/ |
History
The temple was built by Sardar Teja Singh. The temple was sealed in 1947 during the Partition. In 1992, the temple was partially demolished by miscreants.[3][2] In 2015, local Hindu leaders have urged the Pakistan government to ensure the early repairing of the crumbling building of Shawala Teja Singh temple[4]
Reopening and renovation
After 72 years, Prime Minister Imran Khan, reopened the temple to Hindus. Pakistan government's Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has chalked out a plan for the renovation and preservation of the temple with the help of Lahore-based Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation.[2] In 2019,the Pakistan government has renovated and formally handed over the centuries-old Shawala Teja Singh Temple to the Pakistan Hindu Council for facilitating pilgrim visits and other rituals.[5]
See also
References
- "Ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sialkot reopens after 72 years". The New Indian Express. ANI. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- Rana, Yudhvir (4 July 2019). "Pakistan opens heritage temple to devotees; to undertake renovation". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- "Ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sialkot re-opens after 72 years; Shawala Teja Singh was shut down during Partition". Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- Mehdi, Abid (21 May 2015). "Shawala Teja Singh temple needs preservation". DAWN.COM.
- https://m.timesofindia.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-govt-renovates-centuries-old-shawala-teja-singh-temple-in-sialkot/articleshow/71786940.cms. Missing or empty
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