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Title
Archaeology and Cultural Heritage of Chakwal: A Case Study of shri Katas Raj Temple
Author(s)
Umbreen Akhtar
Abstract
Katas Raj is momentous for many religions because of its more than a dozen sacred monuments. These monuments belong to Sikhism, Buddhism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Hinduism. It is compelling for Sikhs because of the historic Hari Singh Nalwa fort. It is cogent for Buddhists because of the ancient stupa of Asoka. Katas Raj is much more symbolic for the Hindus; every year several Hindus visit this place, perform holy baths and fill their pitchers with the holy water of Katas Raj; they assume the water; as the tears of Lord Shiva. The place is important for the Hindus because of its ancient Shiva Linga also; which is fixed at the core of the Shiva temple, Katas Raj. Katas Raj is the holiest temple of Hindus, after the temple of Jwalamukhi, Himachal Pradesh, India. As per the Hindu traditions, Katas Raj has the second holiest water; after the water of the River Ganges. With the government's efforts, this site can also take place in the world heritage sites by UNESCO. It is the need of the hour to take immediate steps to conserve all historic Hindu temples and Sikh Gurdwaras inside the country; so that the country can earn revenue and reconstruct its image in the nations of the world. This research document is an attempt to explore and analyze the historical architectural cogent of the Katas Raj group of temples and its current stature in Hinduism. The study aims to inquire why people visit this bygone temple? The current study finds out the positive management policies for the protection and promotion of the Katas Raj group of temples. Direct observations and in-depth interviews have been conducted to query about the recent problems.
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Faculty
Social Sciences
Department
Pakistan Studies
Language
English
Publication Date
2022-10-25
Subject
Pakistan Studies
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The study aims to inquire why people visit this bygone temple? The current study finds out the positive management policies for the protection and promotion of the Katas Raj group of temples. Direct observations and in-depth interviews have been conducted to query about the recent problems.
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