Prahladpuri Temple in Multan, Pakistan

The ancient temple where Holi originated. Now used as a toilet. This is the famous “Prahladpuri temple” of Multan in Pakistan. This is where the Holi festival originated, according to Puranic lore. According to Puranas, this was the place where Holika was burnt. It was believed by Hindus that this temple was built by PrahaladaContinue reading “Prahladpuri Temple in Multan, Pakistan”

Kafir Kot temples, Afghanistan

Kafir Kot temples: the last trace of a great past Before Mahmud Ghazni’s invasion in 11th century, Afghanistan was ruled by a Shaivite Hindu dynasty known as Kabul Shahis. These ruined temples lying desolate in the Khyber Pakthunkhwa district near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border are all that remains of Kabul Shahis today. These shaivite temple ruinsContinue reading “Kafir Kot temples, Afghanistan”

Mes Aynak – an ancient Indian city

This is an archaeological reconstruction of the beautiful city of Mes Aynak, known to the ancient world as “gateway of India”. It was known as such because it was on the northwestern frontier of ancient India. This reconstruction has been created by a team of scientists. This is how the walled city would have lookedContinue reading “Mes Aynak – an ancient Indian city”

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