Sassi Da Kallara
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| Sassi Da Kallara | |
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 Hindu Temple in Talagang | |
| Location | Multan Khurd Talagang Punjab Pakistan |
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Sassi Da Kallara Hindu temple in the Salt Range of Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the Talagang and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region.[1][not in citation given][2][3][not in citation given]
The temple is named after the popular folk tale of Sassi and Punnu.[citation needed] In the tale, Sassi is the daughter of a washerman in the Sindh region. She falls in love with Punnu, the prince of Kech. However, their love is forbidden, and they are separated. Sassi eventually dies of a broken heart, and Punnu is transformed into a camel driver. The temple is said to be the place where Sassi and Punnu met for the last time.
The temple is a single-room structure, built with large kiln-fired bricks. It is decorated with intricate carvings, including rosettes, lotus flowers, and checkerboard patterns. The roof of the temple is now made of concrete and steel, but it is believed that the original roof was made of wood.
The temple is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus from all over Pakistan.[citation needed] It is also a popular tourist destination, and is a reminder of the rich Hindu heritage of the Salt Range.[citation needed]
History[edit]
The exact date of construction of Sassi Da Kallara is unknown, but it is believed[by whom?] to have been built in the 10th century AD. The temple is one of the few Hindu temples in the Salt Range to be built with kiln-fired bricks. This suggests that it was built by a wealthy patron, or by a community with access to advanced construction techniques.
The temple was damaged in the 18th century, during the Mughal-Sikh wars. It was later restored by the British colonial government. In recent years, the temple has been further restored by the Pakistan government.
Architecture[edit]
Sassi Da Kallara is a single-room structure, measuring approximately 10 meters by 5 meters. The walls of the temple are made of large kiln-fired bricks, and are decorated with intricate carvings. The roof of the temple is now made of concrete and steel, but it is believed that the original roof was made of wood.
The entrance to the temple is located on the east side. The door of the temple is made of wood, and is decorated with carvings of lotus flowers. The interior of the temple is simple, with a single altar at the center. The altar is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Hindu Temples of Pakistan". shaivam.org. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ↑ WIK (2022-03-30). "Sassi Da Kallara Hindu Temple at Talagang Chakwal". How 2 Have Fun. Retrieved 2023-11-07.[unreliable source?]
- ↑ "Temples of the Salt Range". Himal Southasian. 1996-04-01. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ↑ "Footloose, NOS, The News International". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
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