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ASI Protected
Katas Raj Temples
Chakwal, Punjab
6th-9th Century CE
Hindu temple complex in Pakistan with a sacred Katas pond. One of few surviving Hindu temples in Pakistan.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Misc Historic
- Style
- Kashmiri-Gandhara
- Primary Deity
- Shiva (Satgraha)
- Languages
- Punjabi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Gurmukhi, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Hindu temples in Pakistan. Sacred Katas pond. Gandhara style
Architectural Features
Sacred pondSeven templesGandhara influenceHindu heritage in Pakistan