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'''Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir''' is a historic Hindu mandir in the in [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2087907/diwali-celebrations-begin-karachi?amp=1|title=Diwali celebrations begin in Karachi Prayer services, ceremonies organised at temples across the city|newspaper=Dawn|date=27 October 2019|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref> The mandir was declared as a national heritage under the Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act 1994 and is believed to be at least 1,500 years old.<ref name="Naimat Khan">{{Cite news |author=Naimat Khan |date=3 September 2019 |title=Centuries-old statues discovered at ancient Hindu temple in Karachi |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1549156/pakistan |access-date=20 September 2020 |newspaper=Arab News}}</ref>
'''Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir''' is a historic Hindu mandir in the in [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2087907/diwali-celebrations-begin-karachi?amp=1|title=Diwali celebrations begin in Karachi Prayer services, ceremonies organised at temples across the city|newspaper=Dawn|date=27 October 2019|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref> The mandir was declared as a national heritage under the Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act 1994 and is believed to be at least 1,500 years old.<ref name="Naimat Khan">{{Cite news |author=Naimat Khan |date=3 September 2019 |title=Centuries-old statues discovered at ancient Hindu temple in Karachi |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1549156/pakistan |access-date=20 September 2020 |newspaper=Arab News}}</ref>


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==History==
==Religious significance==
[[File:Punchamukhi Hanuman Temple 2.jpg|thumb|Side view of the temple.]]
[[File:Punchamukhi Hanuman Temple 2.jpg|thumb|Side view of the temple.]]
It is believed that during exile, [[Lord Ram]] visited the place where the temple stands. Centuries ago, an image of Panchamukhi Hanuman was excavated and a mandir was built on the spot.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1539631|title=Holi celebrated in Karachi|author=Shazia Hasan|newspaper=Dawn|date=10 March 2020|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Karachi {{!}} Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation |url=https://www.sgrhf.org.pk/shri-panchmukhi-hanuman-mandir-karachi/ |access-date=2024-01-29}}</ref> Hindus believe that the image of Hunuman was divinely revealed, and that it was not man made.<ref name="Rabia Ali">{{Cite news |author=Rabia Ali |date=19 February 2012 |title=Recycling history: And all of Hanuman's men put this temple together again |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/338875/recycling-history-and-all-of-hanumans-men-put-this-temple-together-again?amp=1 |access-date=20 September 2020 |newspaper=Express Tribune}}</ref> In 2019, more artifacts were excavated, including eight to nine images of Hanuman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2019-09-03 |title=Artefacts unearthed during renovation work at historic Hanuman temple in Pakistan |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/artefacts-unearthed-during-renovation-work-at-historic-hanuman-temple-in-pakistan/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref>
The mandir is believed to be built about 1500 years ago.<ref name="Naimat Khan" /> It is believed that during exile, [[Lord Ram]] visited the place where the temple stands. Centuries ago, an image of Panchamukhi Hanuman was excavated and a mandir was built on the spot.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1539631|title=Holi celebrated in Karachi|author=Shazia Hasan|newspaper=Dawn|date=10 March 2020|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Karachi {{!}} Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation |url=https://www.sgrhf.org.pk/shri-panchmukhi-hanuman-mandir-karachi/ |access-date=2024-01-29}}</ref> Hindus believe that the image of Hunuman was divinely revealed, and that it was not man made.<ref name="Rabia Ali">{{Cite news |author=Rabia Ali |date=19 February 2012 |title=Recycling history: And all of Hanuman's men put this temple together again |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/338875/recycling-history-and-all-of-hanumans-men-put-this-temple-together-again?amp=1 |access-date=20 September 2020 |newspaper=Express Tribune}}</ref> In 2019, more artifacts were excavated, including eight to nine images of Hanuman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2019-09-03 |title=Artefacts unearthed during renovation work at historic Hanuman temple in Pakistan |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/artefacts-unearthed-during-renovation-work-at-historic-hanuman-temple-in-pakistan/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref>[[File:Devotee at Punchamukhi Hanuman temple.jpg|thumb|Devotee at Punchamukhi Hanuman temple]]

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==History==
[[File:Devotee at Punchamukhi Hanuman temple.jpg|thumb|Devotee at Punchamukhi Hanuman temple]]


The current temple structure was built about 1500 years ago. The temple was spread over 2,609 square feet. Later, land grabbers encroached on half of this land. The district court ordered that the encroached land be returned to the temple in 2006. Despite the order, many encroachers continued to occupy the temple area. In 2012, the temple started renovated using the funds collected from Hindu community and from the [[Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan|Muttahida Qaumi Movement]]<ref name="Rabia Ali"/> Several Hindu deity idols were excavated from the temple site in 2019 as part of the reconstruction operation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1539631|title=Holi celebrated in Karachi|author= Shazia Hasan|date=10 March 2020|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref>
The mandir initially resided on a 2,609 square feet plot of land, but about half the land was later stolen. In 2006, the City District Government Karachi ordered that the land be returned to the temple in 2006. Despite the notice, the illegal land owners continue to reside on the land. In 2012, the temple started renovated using the funds collected from Hindu community and from the [[Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan|Muttahida Qaumi Movement]]<ref name="Rabia Ali"/> Several Hindu deity idols were excavated from the temple site in 2019 as part of the reconstruction operation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1539631|title=Holi celebrated in Karachi|author= Shazia Hasan|date=10 March 2020|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 00:47, 30 January 2024

Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir
شری پنکھ مکھی ہنومان مندر
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKarachi East District
DeityPanchamukhi Hanuman
FestivalsDiwali, Holi, Hanuman Jayanti
Location
LocationSoldier Bazaar
StateSindh
CountryPakistan Pakistan
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple is located in Sindh
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
Shown within Sindh
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple is located in Pakistan
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple (Pakistan)
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple is located in Asia
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple (Asia)
Geographic coordinates24°51′38.2″N 67°01′14.1″E / 24.860611°N 67.020583°E / 24.860611; 67.020583
Architecture
TypeHindu Temple
Date establishedaround 500 AD
Temple(s)1
Website
Official website

Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir is a historic Hindu mandir in the in Karachi, Pakistan[1] The mandir was declared as a national heritage under the Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act 1994 and is believed to be at least 1,500 years old.[2]

History

Side view of the temple.

The mandir is believed to be built about 1500 years ago.[2] It is believed that during exile, Lord Ram visited the place where the temple stands. Centuries ago, an image of Panchamukhi Hanuman was excavated and a mandir was built on the spot.[3][4] Hindus believe that the image of Hunuman was divinely revealed, and that it was not man made.[5] In 2019, more artifacts were excavated, including eight to nine images of Hanuman.[6]

Devotee at Punchamukhi Hanuman temple

The mandir initially resided on a 2,609 square feet plot of land, but about half the land was later stolen. In 2006, the City District Government Karachi ordered that the land be returned to the temple in 2006. Despite the notice, the illegal land owners continue to reside on the land. In 2012, the temple started renovated using the funds collected from Hindu community and from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement[5] Several Hindu deity idols were excavated from the temple site in 2019 as part of the reconstruction operation.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Diwali celebrations begin in Karachi Prayer services, ceremonies organised at temples across the city". Dawn. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b Naimat Khan (3 September 2019). "Centuries-old statues discovered at ancient Hindu temple in Karachi". Arab News. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  3. ^ Shazia Hasan (10 March 2020). "Holi celebrated in Karachi". Dawn. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Karachi | Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation". Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  5. ^ a b Rabia Ali (19 February 2012). "Recycling history: And all of Hanuman's men put this temple together again". Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  6. ^ Excelsior, Daily (2019-09-03). "Artefacts unearthed during renovation work at historic Hanuman temple in Pakistan". DailyExcelsior. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  7. ^ Shazia Hasan (10 March 2020). "Holi celebrated in Karachi". Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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