1500 years of our history: Enter the Katas Raj temples

Spreading its magnificence close Chakwal in Punjab territory of Pakistan, the most reverenced among every one of the sanctuaries are the Katas Raj Temples. In a paradise like encompassing, complex of sanctuaries remains in respect to the divinities of Hindu folklore. 

Photograph by Nefer Sehgal 

The Katas site houses the Satgraha or seven sanctuaries, a social event of seven old sanctuary, stays of a Buddhist stupa, a few medieval asylums, havelis and some as the recently constructed havens, scattered around a lake considered holy by Hindus.The havens at Katas are for the most part created on square stages. The rise of the sub places of worship appears to shape a progression of cornices with little columns of columns, delegated by a ribbed vault. 

Photograph by Nefer Sehgal 

As indicated by Alan Cunningham, the principal Director General of the Archeological Survey of India in 1872-73 CE, Katasraj is the second greatest sacred place in Punjab for Hindu pioneers after Jawala Mukhi. It is said noticeable Pandwas siblings lived 12 years in Katas and amassed the havens of Satghara. 

Photograph by Nefer Sehgal 

Katas Raj, an aggregation of sanctuaries protects no less than 1500 years worth of history extending from Buddhist period to British decide in that specific space.