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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Sialkot, Pakistan}} |
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|name = Shivala Teja Singh temple<br>{{nq| |
|name = Shivala Teja Singh temple<br>{{nq|شیوالا تیجا سنگھ مندر}}<br> |
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|country = [[Pakistan]] {{flagicon|Pakistan}} |
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|state = [[Punjab, Pakistan]] |
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|district =[[Sialkot]] |
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|creator = [[Tej Singh|Sardar Teja Singh]] |
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The temple was closed and destroyed after the division of Subcontinent in 1947.After the Partition, the idols of Lord Shiva installed at the ancient temple had disappeared gradually as they had been vandalised several times, especially post-Babri Masjid demolition.<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chandigarh/pak-opens-heritage-temple-to-devotees-to-undertake-renovation/amp_articleshow/70064968.cms</ref> |
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Now the local Hindu leaders have urged the Pakistan government to ensure the early repairing of the crumbling building of Shawala Teja Singh temple<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1183270|title=Shawala Teja Singh temple needs preservation|first=Abid|last=Mehdi|date=May 21, 2015|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref>After 72 years Prime Minister Imran Khan, reopened the temple to the Hindus.Pakistan government’s [[Evacuee Trust Property Board]] (ETPB) has chalked out a plan for the renovation and preservation of the ‘shivala’ with the help of Lahore-based Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation.<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chandigarh/pak-opens-heritage-temple-to-devotees-to-undertake-renovation/amp_articleshow/70064968.cms</ref>In 2019,the Pakistan government has renovated and formally handed over the centuries-old Shawala Teja Singh Temple to the [[Pakistan Hindu Council]] for facilitating pilgrim visits and other rituals.<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-govt-renovates-centuries-old-shawala-teja-singh-temple-in-sialkot/articleshow/71786940.cms</ref> |
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| ⚫ | '''Shivala Teja Singh temple''' is a historic Hindu temple in the [[Sialkot]] city of [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] province of [[Pakistan]]. The temple was built by [[Tej Singh|Teja Singh]].<ref name=first>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/world/ancient-hindu-temple-in-pakistans-sialkot-re-opens-after-72-years-shawala-teja-singh-was-shut-down-during-partition-7081021.html|title=Ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sialkot re-opens after 72 years; Shawala Teja Singh was shut down during Partition|access-date=29 October 2020}}</ref> It is dedicated to [[Shiva]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2019/jul/03/ancient-hindu-temple-in-pakistans-sialkot-reopens-after-72-years-1998822.html|title=Ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sialkot reopens after 72 years|newspaper=The New Indian Express|agency=ANI|date=3 July 2019|accessdate=1 September 2020}}</ref><ref name=rana>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/pak-opens-heritage-temple-to-devotees-to-undertake-renovation/articleshow/70064968.cms|title=Pakistan opens heritage temple to devotees; to undertake renovation |last=Rana |first=Yudhvir |date=4 July 2019 |access-date=12 November 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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[[File:Shawala Teja Singh Temple, Sialkot.jpg|thumb|Shiwala Teja Singh Temple. (before Renovation)|left]] |
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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.<ref name=first /><ref name=rana /> In 2015, local Hindu leaders have urged the Pakistan government to ensure the early repairing of the crumbling building of Shawala Teja Singh temple.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1183270|title=Shawala Teja Singh temple needs preservation|first=Abid|last=Mehdi|date=21 May 2015|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref> |
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==Reopening and renovation== |
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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.<ref name=rana /> |
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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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-govt-renovates-centuries-old-shawala-teja-singh-temple-in-sialkot/articleshow/71786940.cms|title=Pakistan govt renovates centuries-old Shawala Teja Singh temple in Sialkot|access-date=2 April 2021}}</ref> |
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'''Present Pandit Of Temple''' |
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The Present and Official Pandit of the temple is ''[[''''Pandit Bhagat Jashpal]] '', He is the first Pandit of the Temple, and responsible for the Temple ''[[Puja (Hinduism)|Pooja]]'', ''[[Arti (Hinduism)|Arti]]'' and ''[[Bhajan Kirtan]]'' according to The Hinduism Religion. He was born in ''[[Sialkot, Pakistan]]'' His Father Name is ''[[Pandit Bhagat Hari Ram]]'' who is also a Pandit. |
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[[Category:Sialkot District]] |
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Punjab, Pakistan]] |
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Shawala Teja Singh Temple after Renovation
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| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Sialkot |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Governing body | Pakistan Hindu Council |
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| State | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Country | Pakistan  |
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| Type | Hindu temple |
| Creator | Sardar Teja Singh |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
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| https://pakistanhinducouncil.org.pk/ | |
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]
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]
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]
Present Pandit Of Temple The Present and Official Pandit of the temple is ''''Pandit Bhagat Jashpal , He is the first Pandit of the Temple, and responsible for the Temple Pooja, Arti and Bhajan Kirtan according to The Hinduism Religion. He was born in Sialkot, Pakistan His Father Name is Pandit Bhagat Hari Ram who is also a Pandit.
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