Forgotten History of Bahawalpur Episode-1 (Kaala Dhari Mandir)

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the 300-year-old temple, originally called Shiri Nani Dev Kaala Dhari Jee Maharaaj Mandir, is the oldest and one of the most beautiful temples that still remain in the area. The detail put into construction, woodwork, tile art and carved frescos provides a fascinating subject for artists and students of history.
The floor of Kaala Dhari Mandir has intricately painted marble tiles and the pillars holding up the ceiling have been carved and painted by master craftsmen of their time. The paintings on the floor and pillars tell stories of legends and myths of yore.

During the scorching summers, the black and white tiled floor of temple’s compound feels cool to touch. Locals say they do not understand the architectural wonder behind the secret of the cool compound floor but say it is always brings a sigh of relief from the heat.

The main gate has intricate carvings of gods and goddesses worshipped by, what locals call, Vishnu’s tribe. The gate is kept at the Bahawalpur Museum. In fact, several paintings and artefacts at the temple have been taken to Lahore Museum.

The building, exposed to torrential rains and harsh weather conditions, has a battered and weathered look to it. Years of neglect have allowed certain portions of it to crumble.

“A few months back, the floor of a room in the temple collapsed…after a tunnel built under the room caved in,” Muhammad Aslam, a resident of Phattay Wali Gali says. “It’s no use complaining about it to anyone, so we got together and repaired the floor ourselves.”

The Bahawalpur Municipal Corporation runs a primary school on the temple’s premises. Evacuee Trust Property Board has handed over the building’s first floor to tenants.

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