Krishna Temple, Sadiqabad

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Bhagwan Shri Krishna Mandir, Sadiqabad
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Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Rahim Yar Khan District
Deity Krishna
Festivals Janmastami
Location
Location Sadiqabad
State Punjab, Pakistan
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Shown within Punjab, Pakistan
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Krishna Temple, Sadiqabad (Pakistan)
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Krishna Temple, Sadiqabad (Asia)
Geographic coordinates 28°18′31.199″N70°7′41.881″E / 28.30866639°N 70.12830028°E / 28.30866639; 70.12830028
Architecture
Type Hindu Temple

Shri Krisha Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Sadiqabad Tehsil in the Rahim Yar Khan District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The temple is famous for the Krishna Janmastami celebration which is participated by Hindus from Sindh and Southern Punjab. [1] The Janmastami festival lasts for 2-3 days and a big mela is conducted. [2] In 2017, the Punjab government released money for the renovation of the temple. [3]

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References

  1. Dharmindar Balach (17 August 2017). "Pakistani Hindus celebrate Janmashtami with fervour". Daily Times. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  2. Kashif Jamil (22 August 2019). "Hindus to celebrate Lord Krishna's birth anniversary in Punjab". Daily Times. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. "Rs40m released for temple renovation". The Nation. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2020.