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Katas Raj Temples: Symbol of love and gratitude

25Mar

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Pakistan

Katas Raj Temples: Symbol of love and gratitude

Once being a place for knowledge, wisdom, and governance. Katas Raj Temples became a forgetful historic landscape in Chakwal, Pakistan. However, The government is taking steps to turn this place into a museum and a significant site for tourists. CHAKWAL, PAKISTAN: If you take a turn on Chua Saiyyadan Shah interchange from M2 Motorway, after 25 kilometers, an amazing set of the building will arrive. That historic set of buildings is known as Shri Katas Raj Temples. It resides in the district of Chakwal, Pakistan. This place has a unique yet complex style of construction that attracts tourists all over the world. It has different sections related to different kinds of gods in Hinduism. Katasha is a Sanskrit word that has a base for Katas Raj. It means "teary eyes". According to Hind...

Nandana fort: A stronghold of the Hindu Shahi Dynasty

Nandana Fort is a 1500-year-old fort at the summit of the mountain in the Jhelum District, surrounded by stunning landscapes. The next tourist attraction you should visit is the Nandana Fort. The word Nandana means ‘Lord Vishnu’s garden’ in Sanskrit. The ancient Nandana Fort standing tall on the lush green plateau of pothohar .Nandana Fort is strategically located on a hill top near the village of Baghanwala, District Jhelum, which is on the eastern flank of the salt range. It was built in the 8th century by the Hindu Shahi Dynasty. Is named after the mythological garden of the Hindu God, Lord Indra. It is accessible from both the Motorway and G.T. the fort was built for the surveillance of the Nandana pass and as a deterrent for invaders. The Nandana Fort remained a stronghold ...

Takht-e-Babri: A landmark from the history

Present time in the eyes of 500 years history "Throne of great Mughal Emperor Babar" located in Chakwal district of Pakistan also known as Takht-e-Babri. Takht-e-Babri is located in Kallar Kahar, in the District Chakwal along the motorway. Kallar Kahar is the subdivision of Chakwal District Punjab. It is located 25 kilometers southwest of Chakwal city. This small town embraces the salt range and lies on the banks of the river Jhelum. Great Mughal Emperor Babar, stayed here in 1519 AD”, while passing by the area of Kallar Kahar. The historical site of Kallar Kahar was 500 years old, he likes this place and decided to stay here while coming down from Kabul in the quest of the crown.. The lifeline of kallar kahar "The lifeline of kallar kahar" is a majestic lake. A few ya...