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Shivala Teja Singh Temple, forgotten gem in Sialkot
Pakistan

Shivala Teja Singh Temple, forgotten gem in Sialkot

Shivala Teja Singh temple reopens after 72 years for worship. A 1000 years old temple is undoubtedly a symbol of peace and harmony. SIALKOT, PAKISTAN - In the congested streets of Dharowal, a beautiful temple exists name as Shivala Teja Singh Temple. Temple is almost 1000 years old. Late writer Rashid Niaz wrote about it in his book "History of Sialkot". This Temple is dedicated to Shiv Maharaj. He was an auspicious mythical character in Hinduism, built by Sardar Teja Singh who was die hard devotee of Shiv. The authotities sealed the temple because of incrreasing chaos after partition in 1947. Later they left Temple in agony for rusting and destruction. In 1992 mobs attacked the site again. It was the retaliation after the martyrdom of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. In 2015 Hin...