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Lahore is the capital of Punjab, the most populous province of Pakistan.It has a rich cosmopolitan history and was the principal city of the vast plain of the entire Punjab region for many centuries, and was the capital of the Sikh empire of Maharaja Ranjit Singh until the mid-1850s when it was conquered by the British.
The major Hindu temples in Pakistan are Shri Hinglaj Mata temple (whose annual Hinglaj Yatra is the largest Hindu pilgrimage in Pakistan, which is participated by more than 250,000 pilgrims), [1] Shri Ramdev Pir temple (whose annual Ramdevpir Mela in the temple is the second largest Hindu pilgrimage in Pakistan, [2] Umarkot Shiv Mandir (famous for its annual Shivrathri festival, which is one ...
Legend says that a wealthy Saraswat merchant when placed a flower worth Rs. 1000, the Goddess tilted her head acknowledging the merchant's devotion. A similar legend follows at the Katyayani Baneshwar, a Konkani temple (once located in Benaulim, Goa) now located in Aversa, Karnataka. Here Katyayani too like the Navadurga has a tilted head.
Katyayani (कात्यायनी) is an aspect of Mahadevi and the slayer of the tyrannical demon Mahishasura. She is the sixth among the Navadurgas , the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga who are worshipped during the festival of Navaratri . [ 1 ]
The largest Hindu temple in the U.S. opens its doors Sunday in New Jersey. Built in the small township of Robbinsville, the 183-acre BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, named for its founding Hindu ...
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There are many havelis inside the Walled City of Lahore, some in good condition while others need urgent attention. Many of these havelis are fine examples of Mughal and Sikh Architecture. Some of the havelis inside the Walled City include: Mubarak Begum Haveli, Bhati Gate, Lahore; Chuna Mandi Havelis; Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh; Nisar Haveli
Walled City Lahore: Badshahi Mosque (King’s Mosque) More images. PB-45 ... Masonic Temple: Temple 90 Mall Road Lahore: Masonic Temple More images.