A Hindu temple in Taxila (2021)

The coordinates of this location are 33.746. 72.804.

In 1932, a devoted woman named Ram Rakhi constructed this temple in loving memory of her husband, Bahagat Lal Rawalpindiwale. During that time, Taxila was home to a thriving Hindu population. However, with the partition of India in 1947, many Hindus migrated to India, leaving these magnificent places of worship behind. Sadly, as the Hindu population dwindled, these sacred sites became neglected and vulnerable to encroachment.

In the aftermath of the partition, Muslim migrants from India found shelter in Taxila, inadvertently leading to the encroachment upon these once-revered Hindu temples. As time passed, the condition of these temples deteriorated, falling into neglect and despair.

It is a poignant reminder of the shifting demographics and cultural changes that occurred during that period of history. The migration of the Hindu population resulted in the abandonment and subsequent encroachment of their places of worship. These sites, once vibrant centers of devotion and spirituality, now stand as a solemn testament to the bygone era and the need for preservation and understanding of our shared heritage.

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