The news of construction of Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan is coming out. Swaminarayan’s echo will be heard in Pakistan! A wave of happiness is being seen among the Hari devotees of Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple. From Ahmedabad the saint will go to Karachi temple.
A temple will be built in Pakistan similar to the design of Kalupur temple.
The first of the many Swaminarayan temples in the world was established in Kalupur. So the design of Kalupur temple of Pakistan will also be similar to the temple of Pakistan. Where the two saints will be sent to Pakistan will be announced the next day. The discussion meeting of saints has started with the trustee on other issues including the structure of the temple. Work will be done rapidly on Swaminarayan Temple in Pakistan.
At one time there were innumerable Hindu temples in Pakistan. But gradually they were destroyed. Hindu temples in Pakistan were attacked and destroyed due to Muslim population. Now countless Hindu temples remain. Now Kalupur Swaminarayan sect is going to take a big step. Kalupur sect to renovate Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan. This temple was built 147 years ago in Karachi city of Pakistan.
Swaminarayan temple is in Pakistan
This temple is located in the Sindh area of Karachi. Swaminarayan Temple in Pakistan was established by the Kalupur sect 147 years ago. During the partition of India and Pakistan in the year 1947, a statue of Lord Swaminarayan was installed in the mining village of Jhalor, Rajasthan. Whereas, the second idol is kept in the temple of Karachi itself. Even today that idol is preserved in this temple. 147 years ago, the British had given land on a 99-year lease for a temple at Bandar Ghat in Karachi, after the expiry of which a case has been filed to renew the lease.
What is the condition of this temple today?
This temple is patronized by Sindhi Hari devotees. It is maintained by the Sindh people of Karachi. The temple receives donations of around Rs 1 to 2 crore every year. This donation is used only for the temple. No Swaminarayan saint from India has gone there since 1979. Even now the temple has the idols of Ghanshyam Maharaj and Radhaswami, which are worshiped daily. All the festivals are celebrated with great pomp in this temple.
The temple will be rebuilt
According to Suresh Jhammatbhai, lawyer of Swaminarayan Temple in Pakistan, a Vedo Campus (Girls Hostel, Mahila Uttra Bhawan) will be constructed in the premises of the temple in the near future. This Utara Bhawan will be constructed in the 32000 square feet cold area of the temple. For the last few years, the construction work of the temple was stopped due to change of government. But, Swaminarayan Temple Kalupur has started the construction of the temple after fighting a legal battle. For this, two Swaminarayan saints from Gujarat will also go to Pakistan. D. Of. Swami and Dharmaswarupdasji will participate in the restoration work in the temple there.