Katas Raj Temples : Series of temples from time of Mahabharata
CHAKWAL, PAKISTAN - Katas Raj Temples is a Hindu temple complex connecting several Hindu temples. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it exists since the days of Mahabaharta. The temple complex surrounds a pound named katas which Hindus regard as ''Sacred''.
Katas means ''Crying Eyes''. They say that Shiva cried in grief when his consort died and He formed a lake with Shiv tears. The lake is called ''Amrit kund (Holy water)''.
Where are the Katas Raj Temples?
The katas Raj Temple complex is located near Kallar Kahar and at an altitude of 2,000 feet. Shri Katas Raj is located near the interchange for the town of kallar kahar off the M2 Motorway which links lslamabad to Lahore. The complex is located alongside the road that connects Kallar Kahar to Choa Saidan Shah near the ...