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Pak's holy gift to India this Shivratri
Published on Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 11:48, Updated on Wed, Jun 20, 2007 at 04:30 in World section
Tags: Mahashivratri, Katasraj Temple , New Delhi
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New Delhi: For the first time in 59 years, Mahashivratri is going to be celebrated with much fanfare across the border in Pakistan.
A group of 173 Hindus are in Lahore to offer prayers at the Katasraj temple. A three-day ritual has already begun in the temple and special permission has been accorded to the Indian pilgrims to visit it.
The main portion of the temple is being renovated at a cost of over Rs 6 crore.
The Katasraj temple is situated in Chakwal district in Pakistan. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is said to have existed since the days of Mahabharata and the Pandava brothers spent a substantial part of their exile at the site.
The Pakistan Government is considering nominating the temple complex for World Heritage Site status.
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Sridhar, nice comment .I read your comment on "Shivrathri". I believe this is one of the famous festivals in India.
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Dont you think we are reciprocating for last 60 years already.What else do you think we should do?
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Good!. May Lord Shiva fill their life with full of peace and love. So that they stop hate on other
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good comment..its mirror of present india...
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Let them not play with faith politically, I wish either side to bring the peaceful situation in both the country
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