Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
| Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir | |
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شری پنکھ مکھی ہنومان مندر | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Karachi East District |
| Deity | Panchamukhi Hanuman |
| Festivals | Diwali, Holi, Hanuman Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Soldier Bazaar |
| State | Sindh |
| Country |  Pakistan |
  Shown within Sindh  Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple (Pakistan)  Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple (Asia) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°51′38.2″N 67°01′14.1″E / 24.860611°N 67.020583°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu Temple |
| Date established | around 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
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][7]
The mandir initially resided on a 2,609 square foot 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.[5] In 2012, the mandir started renovating using the funds collected from Hindu community and from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement[5]
See also
- Ramapir Temple Tando Allahyar
- Umarkot Shiv Mandir
- Darya Lal Mandir
- Hinglaj Mata mandir
- Kalka Cave Temple
- Parbrahm Ashram
References
- ^ "Diwali celebrations begin in Karachi Prayer services, ceremonies organised at temples across the city". Dawn. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ a b Naimat Khan (3 September 2019). "Centuries-old statues discovered at ancient Hindu temple in Karachi". Arab News. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Shazia Hasan (10 March 2020). "Holi celebrated in Karachi". Dawn. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ "Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Karachi | Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation". Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ a b c Rabia Ali (19 February 2012). "Recycling history: And all of Hanuman's men put this temple together again". Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Excelsior, Daily (2019-09-03). "Artefacts unearthed during renovation work at historic Hanuman temple in Pakistan". DailyExcelsior. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Shazia Hasan (10 March 2020). "Holi celebrated in Karachi". Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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