MULTAN SUN TEMPLE | Rise and Fall of the Richest Hindu Temple 2000 Years Ago

🌞 Discover the Untold Story of the Multan Sun Temple 🌞


Long before the rise of iconic temples like Balaji in Tirupati and Anantha Padmanabha in Tiruvananthapuram, there existed a marvel in Multan, Punjab (now in Pakistan). Dive into the rich history of the Sun Temple of Multan, a beacon of prosperity and pilgrimage over 2000 years ago.


Situated in modern-day Pakistan, this temple dedicated to Surya, the Hindu Sun God, was a cultural and economic powerhouse. With a staff of 6000 and immense wealth, it attracted devotees from across the subcontinent.


Journey through time as we explore its origins, from the ancient Samba Purana to the accounts of travelers like Xuanzang. Marvel at its grandeur described in historical texts, adorned with gems and patronized by kings.


But the temple's fate took a dark turn with the Umayyad conquest in the 8th century. Witness how Muhammad bin Qasim's acquisition of its wealth earned Multan the title "Frontiers of Gold."


Experience the irony of Hindu-Muslim tensions as rulers used the temple's idol as a bargaining chip. Learn how it survived through strategic alliances, only to meet its final demise under Aurangzeb's rule in 1666.


Today, the Multan Sun Temple lies in ruins, a poignant reminder of its former glory. Join us as we uncover the echoes of its past and reflect on the passage of time.


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