Lava Temple
| Lava Temple of Lahore | |
|---|---|
| File:Temple associated with Loh.JPG A view of the temple’s dome from the walls of the Lahore Fort | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Lava (Ramayana) |
| Governing body | Pakistan Hindu Council |
| Location | |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab Pakistan Pakistan |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu temple |
| Temple | 1 |
| Website | |
| Pakistan Hindu Council | |
Lava Temple (Urdu: لو مندر) is a Hindu place of worship dedicated to the Hindu deity Lava, the son of Rama. It is in Lahore Fort, Lahore, Pakistan, and dates to the Sikh period.[1] According to a Hindu legend,[2] Lahore is named after him.[3]
Etymology
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In the Deshwa Bhaga, Lahore is called 'Lavpor', which points to its origin from Lav, the son of Rama. In the ancient annals of Rajputana, the name given is 'Loh Kot', meaning “the fort of Loh” which, again, has reference to its founder, Rama's son.[4]
History
[edit | edit source]A legend based on oral traditions holds that 'Lahore', known in ancient times as 'Lavapuri' (City of Lava in Sanskrit),[5] was founded by Prince Lava,[6] the son of Sita and Rama. Kasur was founded by his twin brother Prince Kusha.[7]
To this day, Lahore Fort has a vacant temple dedicated to Lava (also pronounced Loh, hence Loh-awar or "The Fort of Loh").[8]
Management
[edit | edit source]Currently this temple is under the control of Pakistan Government and is managed by the Pakistan Hindu Council.
See also
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References
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- ^ History of Lahore
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- ^ Naqoosh, Lahore Number 1976
