The month of Sawan is going on and everyone is engaged in worshipping Lord Shiva. There are many Lord Shiva temples in the country. But let us tell you that the Lord Shiva temples are not only in our country but also abroad. Even a Shiva temple is in Pakistan. Let us tell you where these Lord Shiva temples are located.
Pakistan's Katas Raj Temple
Yes, there is an ancient Shiva temple in Pakistan. It is located in Chakwal district of Punjab province of Pakistan and is known as Katas Raj Temple. It is believed that this temple was built between the sixth century and the ninth century. A team of 125 pilgrims from India visited the recently concluded Mahashivaratri festival to offer prayers here.
Sagar Shiva Temple in Mauritius
This Shiva Temple has been constructed in the year 2007 i.e. it is a new temple. Today, however, the temple is a sacred shrine of Hindus living in Mauritius. The biggest attraction of this temple is the 108 ft statue of Lord Shiva built in the courtyard.
Sri Lanka's Munneswaram Temple
This temple is built in Muneshwar, a village in Sri Lanka. There is a temple of Lord Shiva as well as Goddess Kali. The architecture of this temple is magnificent and enchanting. Built-in the South Indian Dravidian style, the temple attracts millions of devotees from Sri Lanka and India throughout the year.
Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal
It is the most famous Shiva temple built outside India, located in Kathmandu on the banks of Bagmati River in Nepal. The temple falls under the World Heritage category of UNESCO. About five lakh devotees worshipped here on the occasion of the recently concluded Mahashivaratri festival.
Ramalingeshwar Temple in Malaysia
The temple is located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. This beautiful Shiva temple is always full of devotees. In 2012, the Malaysian government handed over the temple and the surrounding area to a trust that manages the temple. Now the trust manages and takes care of the temple itself.
Indonesia's Prambanan Temple
The Prambanan Temple, located on the java island of Indonesia, is a grand ninth-century temple. It is one of the largest Shiva temples built outside India, spread over an area of about 17 sq km. UNESCO has preserved this temple as a World Heritage.
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