I visit the most famous Hindu temple complex in Pakistan - Katas Raj (कटास राज کٹاس راج مندر). Here you find many Hindu temples dedicated to the Hindu Gods Ram, Hanuman, and Shiva. The complex dates back to the 4th century when it was a Buddhist region, and the remains of a Buddhist stupa can be found there too.

Here are the 4 other temples I visited in Pakistan:

1. Saidpur - Rama Mandir [ Ссылка ]
2. Ramkot Fort - Shivaala Mandir [ Ссылка ]
3. Mangla Dam - Shivaala Mandir [ Ссылка ]
4. Sialkot - Shivaala Mandir [ Ссылка ]

In the 7th century, Hinduism gained traction in the region under the reign of the Hindu Shahis. They established Hindu temples here in the Punjab salt range from the mid 7th to 10th centuries.

There’s a Brahmanical story that says that Shiva was so inconsolable after the death of his wife Sati, that tears literally rained from his eyes and formed the two sacred pools of Pushkara near Ajmer, and Katas here in the Salt Ranges of Punjab.

The pond is irregular in shape, measuring 45m in length and a very deep depth of 27m at the upper end. The pond is a natural spring.

A little distance from the pond is the remains of a Gurudwara which Guru Nanak is believed to have stayed in during his journey around the world, visiting shrines associated with different religions.

Next to the pond we also find a Hawan Kund (Yagya) which are fire altars used for prayers. The central domestic rituals take place here - daily rites, marriage rites, and finally funeral rites.

There’s also a working Shiv Temple nearby with a Shiv Ling inside, but it was closed when Karl visited.

Up above the pond, you have the Ramachandra Temple and a Hanuman Temple.

Behind there is the Hari Singh Fort and Haveli. He was the most famous general in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s army.

At the very top of the hill is the Satghara, a group of seven ancient temples.

Katas Raj is located in Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan. Google Maps [ Ссылка ]

Thanks to @ManishaMalikIndia for helping with the voice over.

00:00 Welcome to Katas Raj
00:39 Katas Raj's history
01:46 Inside the Pandava's caves
03:10 I found Devanagari script in Pakistan!
03:54 The stunning holy Katas Raj pond
04:40 History of the pond
05:22 Hindu temples near the pond
06:36 The Fort and Haveli
06:52 The 7 Hindu temples at the top of Katas Raj

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