Hindu Temple In Pakistan: There are frequent reports of Hindu temples being targeted in Pakistan. When Pakistan gained independence, the number of temples in Pakistan was quite high. But in the present times, the number of temples there has decreased rapidly. Let us know how many temples are there in Pakistan at present.
According to Pakistan Hindu Rights, at the time of partition in 1947, there were 428 temples in Pakistan. But by 1990, out of 428 temples, 408 temples were converted into hotels, schools or madrasas by the government there.
How many Hindu temples are there in Pakistan now?
According to a report, only 22 temples are left in Pakistan. Dara Ismail Khan has built the Taj Mahal Hotel in place of the Kalibari temple in Pakistan. Along with this, the Hindu temple built in Pakhtunkhwa has also been completely destroyed.
Now a school is being run in the Shiv Mandir built in Kohat. Sindh in Pakistan has the highest number of temples (11). Whereas there are 4 temples in Punjab, 4 in Pakhtunkhwa and 3 in Balochistan.
1300 years old temple found during excavation in Pakistan
In the year 2020, a group of Archaeological Department discovered a 1300 year old temple in Swat district of northwestern Pakistan. This team of Archaeological Department included a team of experts from Pakistan and Italy. The report said that this was a temple of Lord Vishnu. According to a survey, the population of Hindus in this country of 24 crores is close to 38 lakhs.
Hindu festivals are also celebrated in Pakistan
Due to the Hindu population in Pakistan, many Hindu festivals are celebrated with great pomp, festivals like Diwali, Karva Chauth, Shivratri, Dussehra, Holi, Navratri are celebrated with full devotion in Pakistan. People gather on these festivals and also organize programs like bhajans, bhandaara etc.
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