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Wahali Temple

PunjabTempleProtected
It comprised of ardhamandapa, mandapa and garbhagriha. Three round arches at the front and two on the back are serving as gate ways for the temple. Main shikara is accompanied by three other ribbed shikaras with lotus flowers in different directions except the front as ardhamandapa is there. Finial is missing. Interiorly the pillars are adorned with painted motifs. Paintings have also been manifested inside the temple. Alcoves, niches and recesses are enhancing grandeur of the temple.
Record ID
6764
Province / territory
Punjab
District
Chakwal
Tehsil
Choa Saidan Shah
Typology
Monument
Subtype
Temple
Period
Historic
Legal status
Not Protected — UNVERIFIED; no statute or notification cited
Coordinates
32.75566, 73.04247 — source-provided, not field-verified
Verification status
source_record; automatically_standardized; verification_required
Sources
Iqbal, Sabeena et. al. (2005). Hindu Temples in Chakwal. Journal of Asian Civilizations, 2005.

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