Shivala Teja Singh temple
| Shivala Teja Singh temple شیوالا تیجا سنگھ مندر | |
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 Shawala Teja Singh Temple after Renovation | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Sialkot |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Governing body | Pakistan Hindu Council |
| Location | |
| State | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Country | Pakistan  |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu temple |
| Creator | Sardar Teja Singh |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| https://pakistanhinducouncil.org.pk/ | |
Shivala Teja Singh temple is a historic Hindu temple in the Sialkot city of Punjab province of Pakistan. The temple was built by Teja Singh.[1] It is dedicated to Shiva.[2][3]
History
The temple was built by Sardar Teja Singh. The temple was sealed in 1947 during the Partition. In 1992, the temple was partially demolished by miscreants.[1][3] In 2015, local Hindu leaders have urged the Pakistan government to ensure the early repairing of the crumbling building of Shawala Teja Singh temple.[4]
Reopening and renovation
After 72 years, Prime Minister Imran Khan, reopened the temple to Hindus. Pakistan government's Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has chalked out a plan for the renovation and preservation of the temple with the help of Lahore-based Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation.[3]
In 2019, the Pakistan government renovated and formally handed over the centuries-old Shawala Teja Singh Temple to the Pakistan Hindu Council for facilitating pilgrim visits and other rituals.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sialkot re-opens after 72 years; Shawala Teja Singh was shut down during Partition". Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sialkot reopens after 72 years". The New Indian Express. ANI. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Rana, Yudhvir (4 July 2019). "Pakistan opens heritage temple to devotees; to undertake renovation". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Mehdi, Abid (21 May 2015). "Shawala Teja Singh temple needs preservation". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "Pakistan govt renovates centuries-old Shawala Teja Singh temple in Sialkot". Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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