8 Famous Hindu Temples In Pakistan 

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07 June 2025

In Pakistan, where Islam is the dominant religion, a remarkable number of Hindu temples still stand as silent sentinels of the past


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Here are 8 famous Hindu temples in Pakistan, each with historical and cultural significance


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Hinglaj Mata Temple in Balochistan is dedicated to the goddess Shakti. This temple is believed to be the site where the head of the goddess Sati fell 


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Katas Raj Temples, located in the Chakwal district of Punjab, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple complex was built during the Mahabharata era 


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Kalka Devi Cave Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kalka Mata and is situated on a hill. It is an important pilgrimage site, particularly during Navratri


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Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, one of the oldest temples in Karachi, is known for its rare five-faced idol of Lord Hanuman, which is believed to be naturally formed


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Varun Dev Mandir, located on Manora Island, is a sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jhulelal, also known as Varuna Dev, the deity symbolising water in Hinduism


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Sadhu Bela Temple, located in Sukkur, Sindh, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is situated on an island in the Indus River 


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Umarkot Shiva Temple is one of the oldest temples in Sindh Province. It was built during the reign of the Sodha Rajput dynasty 


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Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Karachi is one of the oldest operating temples that hosts religious festivals like Diwali and Janmashtami with large gatherings


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