The Forgotten Chapter of Soon Valley, ‘the Chaada Waali Pari’ Sakesar

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

02-014-2019

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.

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.  

Amb Temples

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.

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. 

Ancient Square Edifice 

During excavation of this area an old construction settlement was discovered.  Inside this stucture old lamp and copper coins were found.

The Migratory Bird Paradise - Uchali lake, view taken in the way to Sakesar

Pink Flamingos the siberian migratory birds flying in front of Sakesar Base