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[[File:ACCI DB Katasraj Mandir.jpg|thumb|250px|Katasraj Mandir]] | [[File:ACCI DB Katasraj Mandir.jpg|thumb|250px|Katasraj Mandir]] | ||
The '''Katasraj Mandir''' is a {{Wiki|Hinduism|Hindu}} temple complex | The '''Katasraj Mandir''' is a {{Wiki|Hinduism|Hindu}} temple complex located around the sacred Katas pond, near {{Wiki|Choa Saidanshah}} in the {{Wiki|Chakwal}} district of [[Punjab]], in [[Pakistan]]. | ||
The complex encompasses multiple styles and buildings, some of them being more | The complex encompasses multiple styles and buildings, some of them being more distinct, like those dedicated to {{Wiki|Ramachandra}}, {{Wiki|Hanuman}} and {{Wiki|Shiva}}. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The complex contained smaller temples dating from 5th century BCE, with more temples | The complex contained smaller temples dating from 5th century BCE, with more temples added to the complex in the 4th century.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Katasraj Mandir]]</ref> | ||
During the mid-19th century, the temple was visited by the [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins| | During the mid-19th century, the temple was visited by the [[India]]n [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins|Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India''</ref> | ||
The complex was eventually abandoned in 1947 after the Hindus migrated to East Punjab, though a few still go on pilgrimage to the Mandir.<ref name="Database" /> | The complex was eventually abandoned in 1947 after the Hindus migrated to East Punjab, though a few still go on pilgrimage to the Mandir.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/मंदिर मंदिर] (''mandir'') is a Hindi word meaning 'dwelling, temple, house, monastery'. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
Revision as of 11:20, 9 December 2018
The Katasraj Mandir is a Hindu temple complex located around the sacred Katas pond, near Choa Saidanshah in the Chakwal district of Punjab, in Pakistan.
The complex encompasses multiple styles and buildings, some of them being more distinct, like those dedicated to Ramachandra, Hanuman and Shiva.
History
The complex contained smaller temples dating from 5th century BCE, with more temples added to the complex in the 4th century.[1]
During the mid-19th century, the temple was visited by the Indian Assassin Arbaaz Mir.[2]
The complex was eventually abandoned in 1947 after the Hindus migrated to East Punjab, though a few still go on pilgrimage to the Mandir.[1]
Trivia
- मंदिर (mandir) is a Hindi word meaning 'dwelling, temple, house, monastery'.
Appearance
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: Katasraj Mandir
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India