Shivala Teja Singh temple

Shivala Teja Singh temple is a historic Hindu temple in the Sialkot city of Punjab province of Pakistan. The temple was built by Teja Singh.[1] It is dedicated to Shiva.[2][3]

Shivala Teja Singh temple
شیوالا تیجا سنگھ مندر
Shawala Teja Singh Temple after Renovation
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSialkot
DeityShiva
Governing bodyPakistan Hindu Council
Location
StatePunjab, Pakistan
CountryPakistan Pakistan
Architecture
TypeHindu temple
CreatorSardar Teja Singh
Temple(s)1
Website
https://pakistanhinducouncil.org.pk/

History

Shiwala Teja Singh Temple. (before Renovation)

The temple was built by Sardar Teja Singh. The temple was sealed in 1947 during the Partition. In 1992, the temple was partially demolished by miscreants.[1][3] In 2015, local Hindu leaders have urged the Pakistan government to ensure the early repairing of the crumbling building of Shawala Teja Singh temple.[4]

Shiva Teja is hero

Reopening and renovation

After 72 years, Prime Minister Imran Khan, reopened the temple to Hindus. Pakistan government's Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has chalked out a plan for the renovation and preservation of the temple with the help of Lahore-based Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation.[3]

In 2019, the Pakistan government renovated and formally handed over the centuries-old Shawala Teja Singh Temple to the Pakistan Hindu Council for facilitating pilgrim visits and other rituals.[5]

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