All pictures are owned(Visited Sakesar 03-02-2019)(Visited Amb Sharif Temples 25-02-2018)Reference/Guidance Waadi Soon Sakesar by Muhammad Sarwar Khan Awan
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| Chaada Wali Pari, Where Hindu Pilgrims place there offerings |
I visited Sakesar first time in
2012. Sakesar is highest mountain of Pothohar. Its height is 1,522 m. It lies
on the outer fringes of the Soon Valley in Khushab District. The endless scenic
vista of Soon Valley can be seen from this top.
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| Scenic Vista of Soon Valley |
The area is restricted and is
under the control of Pakistan Air Force, they have installed radar at top for
defence purpose.
Sakesar has historical importance
since ancient times, pre-historic Hindu temples and remains of ruinous fort
located nearby in Amb Sharif village. These structures supposed to be constructed
before Islam has arrived in this area.
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| Amb Temples |
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| Remains of Ruinous Fort |
One small Hindu temple still located
at present PAF base. In old times at
start of desi month Vesakhi; a Vesakhi festival celebrated at Sakesar. In
vicinity of this temple a Pond was located, pilgrims used to take bath; they
have faith that it will clean soul along their bodies.
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| Small Hindu Temple at Sakesar |
Sakesar entrance gates are
designated with different numbers. Before
the gate number five on adjacent road a huge boulder is still standing. Different
stories have been associated with this stone. In local language they called
this boulder, ’Chaada waali Pari’. It
was believed that that Hindu Deity Krishna
visited this area and raised this boulder with his hand.
It is said that those Hindus pilgrims, who
used to visit Sakesar temple in past; as symbol of gratitude they first humbly
kiss this boulder and place their offerings on it.
In front of Chaada Wali Pari
Boulder, you can see an old square edifice which is constructed of stone
masonry and lime mortar. It might be used as Shelter by by Hindu yogis.
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| Ancient Square Edifice |
During excavation of this area an old construction settlement was discovered. Inside this stucture old lamp and copper coins were found.
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| The Migratory Bird Paradise - Uchali lake, view taken in the way to Sakesar |
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| Pink Flamingos the siberian migratory birds flying in front of Sakesar Base |
