Shadani Darbar

Coordinates: 27°57′30.7″N 69°30′30.1″E / 27.958528°N 69.508361°E / 27.958528; 69.508361
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Shadani Darbar
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictGhotki District
Location
LocationMirpur Mathelo Taluka
StateSindh
CountryPakistan Pakistan
Shadani Darbar is located in Sindh
Shadani Darbar
Shown within Sindh
Shadani Darbar is located in Pakistan
Shadani Darbar
Shadani Darbar (Pakistan)
Geographic coordinates27°57′30.7″N 69°30′30.1″E / 27.958528°N 69.508361°E / 27.958528; 69.508361
Architecture
TypeHindu temple

Shadani Darbar is a historic Hindu temple in Raipur Hindustan and Pakistan. It is located in Hayat Pitafi, Mirpur Mathelo Taluka, Ghotki District in the Sindh Province of Pakistan.[1][2] It is said to be the biggest Hindu temple in Sindh. The temple is visited by devotees from Pakistan but also from India.[3]

History[edit]

The foundation of Shadani Darbar was laid by Sant Shadaram Sahib in 1786. The Sant Shadaram is a great Hindu saint who was born in 1708 in Lahore.[1]

Annual Celebration[edit]

Devotees in Shadani Darbar during annual birth anniversary celebration of Satguru Shadaram Sahib jee Maharaj

Three day celebrations are held in the temple annually during the birth anniversary of Sant Shadaram. During these days, Agni Pooja is conducted and the recitation of Bhagavad Gita and Guru Grinth Sahib takesplace. Mass wedding of poor Hindus are also conducted by the temple authorities during these days.[3] Pilgrims from India visit the temple during these celebrations.[4]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Hindu pilgrims attend central ceremony of Shadani Darbar". Pakistan Today. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  2. ^ "209 Hindu pilgrims arrive to attend rituals at Shadani Darbar". The News International. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Indian pilgrims accorded warm welcome in Ghotki". Express Tribune. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
  4. ^ "Pakistan issues visas to Indian yatrees to visit Shadani Darbar, Katas Raj temples". Hindustan times. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.