Katas Raj Temple : Bringing religions and histories together

[Sulman Badshah]

when i visited

Its not herirage site as yet pak govt trying to get it this stautus

The Pakistani government is considering nominating this temple for the World Heritage Site status, and rightly so, as its history dates back to the time of Ashoka

when i visited a hindu told me that soon it will get status .. so i assumed that it have been years so it should have get status of heritage site

 

[Paksanity]

This is very sacred temple of lord Shiva. luckiest one gets chance to visit here from India

Apparently, this temple is a very sacred one looking at the way our Indian friends mention it. But I find it strange that Hindu community chose to abandon it at the time of partition. As per narrative they weren't threatened and were accompanied by Muslims till train station to bid farewell in a very friendly way. Why would they do that?

 

[[Bregs]]

Apparently, this temple is a very sacred one looking at the way our Indian friends mention it. But I find it strange that Hindu community chose to abandon it at the time of partition. As per narrative they weren't threatened and were accompanied by Muslims till train station to bid farewell in a very friendly way. Why would they do that?

That was the worst time of the life for both muslims and hindus and they had to leave there dear ones some dead too in riots so what is big deal dear if they are separated from there sacred and revered temple. The riots that followed partitions have ruined the future of sub continent in many ways and its effects can be felt even now seeing the relations between these 2 countries

 

[Sulman Badshah]

That was the worst time of the life for both muslims and hindus and they had to leave there dear ones some dead too in riots so what is big deal dear if they are separated from there sacred and revered temple. The riots that followed partitions have ruined the future of sub continent in many ways and its effects can be felt even now seeing the relations between these 2 countries

Apparently, this temple is a very sacred one looking at the way our Indian friends mention it. But I find it strange that Hindu community chose to abandon it at the time of partition. As per narrative they weren't threatened and were accompanied by Muslims till train station to bid farewell in a very friendly way. Why would they do that?

Yes in Potohar region all Hindus and Sikhs leave without bloodshed .. Muslims have protected them till they safely reach station

 

[karakoram]

This is very sacred temple of lord Shiva. luckiest one gets chance to visit here from India

you should visit this temple I will invite you bregs

 

[[Bregs]]

you should visit this temple I will invite you bregs

Thanks a lot bro if i ever able to got visa i will contact you for sure

 

[Jackdaws]

Nice - I wish India/Pak share a relationship like present day Germany/France - all forgiven and remembered only in history books. Separate nations can belong to the same civilization. And that must be celebrated.

 

[Paksanity]

That was the worst time of the life for both muslims and hindus and they had to leave there dear ones some dead too in riots so what is big deal dear if they are separated from there sacred and revered temple. The riots that followed partitions have ruined the future of sub continent in many ways and its effects can be felt even now seeing the relations between these 2 countries

Actually this particular area did not see any riots and Muslims enjoyed good relations with Hindus. I have been told of emotional farewell where both embraced each other before departing. Muslims also assured of providing security to Hindu populace to make them stay but they chose to leave nevertheless. This points to a generally peaceful situation in the area. What baffles me is, given the significance of this temple and a peaceful situation prevailing in the area why would no one stay behind to take care of the temple.

Hindu temples left behind were not destroyed or harmed. You may be surprised that I was actually schooled in a Hindu temple that was abandoned. Many decades after partition, most figures of Hindu deities still stood unharmed though decaying with time. Out of curiosity, I have asked my grandfather who lived and schooled with Hindu as how things really were at that time. I wouldn't tell here what he said, but things were tense but there wasn't madness like it is today. In fact, several years ago some of the Hindu came to visit in my area where they use to live. Old and frail now, they just wanted to see last time where they grew up as a child. It is an interesting tale but suffice to say after so many years all had just respect for each other. I'm proud that my people went out of their way in hospitality. Sure there were problems of serious nature at the time of partition as my granddad explained me but can't we move on now?

 

[Jackdaws]

Actually this particular area did not see any riots and Muslims enjoyed good relations with Hindus. I have been told of emotional farewell where both embraced each other before departing. Muslims also assured of providing security to Hindu populace to make them stay but they chose to leave nevertheless. This points to a generally peaceful situation in the area. What baffles me is, given the significance of this temple and a peaceful situation prevailing in the area why would no one stay behind to take care of the temple.

Hindu temples left behind were not destroyed or harmed. You may be surprised that I was actually schooled in a Hindu temple that was abandoned. Many decades after partition, most figures of Hindu deities still stood unharmed though decaying with time. Out of curiosity, I have asked my grandfather who lived and schooled with Hindu as how things really were at that time. I wouldn't tell here what he said, but things were tense but there wasn't madness like it is today. In fact, several years ago some of the Hindu came to visit in my area where they use to live. Old and frail now, they just wanted to see last time where they grew up as a child. It is an interesting tale but suffice to say after so many years all had just respect for each other. I'm proud that my people went out of their way in hospitality. Sure there were problems of serious nature at the time of partition as my granddad explained me but can't we move on now?

The whole thing was done in the daftest manner. If there was going to be Partition, it needed surgical precision, not a butcher's hack. There didn't even need to be a transfer of population - minorities should have guaranteed protection on both sides. I really blame the Brits for this. The British Parliament had given a deadline of July 1948 for transfer of power. Why the hack job and finish it by Aug of 47?

 

[[Bregs]]

Actually this particular area did not see any riots and Muslims enjoyed good relations with Hindus. I have been told of emotional farewell where both embraced each other before departing. Muslims also assured of providing security to Hindu populace to make them stay but they chose to leave nevertheless. This points to a generally peaceful situation in the area. What baffles me is, given the significance of this temple and a peaceful situation prevailing in the area why would no one stay behind to take care of the temple.

Hindu temples left behind were not destroyed or harmed. You may be surprised that I was actually schooled in a Hindu temple that was abandoned. Many decades after partition, most figures of Hindu deities still stood unharmed though decaying with time. Out of curiosity, I have asked my grandfather who lived and schooled with Hindu as how things really were at that time. I wouldn't tell here what he said, but things were tense but there wasn't madness like it is today. In fact, several years ago some of the Hindu came to visit in my area where they use to live. Old and frail now, they just wanted to see last time where they grew up as a child. It is an interesting tale but suffice to say after so many years all had just respect for each other. I'm proud that my people went out of their way in hospitality. Sure there were problems of serious nature at the time of partition as my granddad explained me but can't we move on now?

well dear your post is very nostalgic and this has been the case in many region of india too where muslims were protected and seen off by hindu families. but hatred took over in many parts of punjab from both sides

i wonder why the Hindus still living around this are not able to maintain the idols in this revered temple ? since this area did not witness any hatred that time thats why this temple is safe and relatively well maintained

 

[SarthakGanguly]

since this area did not witness any hatred that time thats why this temple is safe and relatively well maintained

Because it means nothing to most of the people. And I thank the people for keeping it up.
Except of course most of the idols are gone.

The whole thing was done in the daftest manner. If there was going to be Partition, it needed surgical precision, not a butcher's hack. There didn't even need to be a transfer of population - minorities should have guaranteed protection on both sides. I really blame the Brits for this. The British Parliament had given a deadline of July 1948 for transfer of power. Why the hack job and finish it by Aug of 47?

We can fix that even today. Open the gates and allow those who wish to go either way. If ex Lahori Hindus feel too nostalgic about Anarkali bazaar...and if ex Lucknowis want to return...

 

[Zibago]

Because it means nothing to most of the people. And I thank the people for keeping it up.
Except of course most of the idols are gone.


We can fix that even today. Open the gates and allow those who wish to go either way. If ex Lahori Hindus feel too nostalgic about Anarkali bazaar...and if ex Lucknowis want to return...

@haviZsultan bucha point maar gaya tujhay

 

[SarthakGanguly]

@fakhre -

 

[Jackdaws]

Because it means nothing to most of the people. And I thank the people for keeping it up.
Except of course most of the idols are gone.


We can fix that even today. Open the gates and allow those who wish to go either way. If ex Lahori Hindus feel too nostalgic about Anarkali bazaar...and if ex Lucknowis want to return...

Haha - but some here are convinced that Lucknow is going to be part of Pakistan anyway.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

Haha - but some here are convinced that Lucknow is going to be part of Pakistan anyway.

Yeah, and Karachi and Lahore back to Hindustan. I will become PM of that Pakistan.

Accha lets get back to the temple, all of you.