Rama Temple, Saidpur

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Rama Temple, Saidpur
Rama Temple at Saidpur Village
View of Rama Temple at Saidpur Village
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictIslamabad
DeityRama
Location
LocationSaidpur Village
StateIslamabad Capital Territory
CountryPakistan
Rama Temple, Saidpur is located in Pakistan
Rama Temple, Saidpur
Shown within Pakistan
Geographic coordinates33°44′41.2″N 73°04′04.8″E / 33.744778°N 73.068000°E / 33.744778; 73.068000Coordinates: 33°44′41.2″N 73°04′04.8″E / 33.744778°N 73.068000°E / 33.744778; 73.068000
Architecture
TypeHindu temple
Date established16th-century

Rama Temple (also known as Ram Kund Temple) is situated in Saidpur Village, Islamabad, Pakistan.[1] The temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Rama who Hindus believe lived in the area with his family during 14 years of their exile. The temple is built in the 16th century. According to official records dating back to 1893, a fair was held each year at a pond near the site called "Ram Kund" to commemorate that Ram and his family had once sipped water from it. For centuries, Hindus have travelled far and wide to worship at the temple, staying in an adjoining Dharamshala (a type of building) (rest house for pilgrims). However, all the idols have now been removed.[2]

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  1. ^ Yasin, Aamir (2016-10-09). "'Tourists, restaurants violate sanctity of Saidpur's temple'". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  2. ^ Yasin, Aamir (2018-03-11). "Rawal Dam temple — reminiscent of a submerged village". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
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