May 14, 2023, 10:20 PM IST

9 Most-Revered Hindu Temples in Pakistan

Vikrant Singh

1. Shri Varun Dev Mandir

Located in the coastal town of Manora in Karachi, Shri Varun Dev Mandir is one of the oldest in Pakistan. The temple is dedicated to Lord Varuna, the god of the oceans.

2. Hinglaj Mata Mandir

 Situated in the Hingol National Park in Balochistan, Hinglaj Mata Mandir is dedicated to the goddess Shakti. The temple is believed to be the site where the head of the goddess Sati fell.

3. Katasraj Temple

Located in the Chakwal district of Punjab, Katasraj Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple complex was built during the Mahabharata era.

4. Sadhu Bela Temple

 Located in Sukkur, Sindh, Sadhu Bela Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on an island in the Indus River.

5. Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir

 Situated in Soldier Bazaar, Karachi, Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple was established during the British era.

6. Kalka Cave Temple

 Located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Kalka Cave Temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali. The temple is situated in a natural cave and is known for its beautiful paintings.

7. Shiv Mandir, Umerkot

 Located in Umerkot, Sindh, Shiv Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built during the reign of the Sodha Rajput dynasty.

8. Jagannath Temple

Situated in Saddar, Karachi, Jagannath Temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The temple was built by the Hindu community in the city during the 19th century.

9. Kali Mata Mandir, Kalat

 Located in the Kalat district of Balochistan, Kali Mata Mandir is dedicated to the goddess Kali. The temple is situated on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.