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Great kings ruled Punjab in the bygone eras and exploring the treasures of this state is surely a great experience for the tourists who visit this place. The name Punjab is derived from the convergence of five rivers. Punjab is dotted with numerous ancient temples and gurdwaras, making this place a significant tourist attraction for religious tourists. One of such venerated temples of the state is the Shiv Mandir, that is characterized by its splendid architecture.
This ancient temple of the Lodhi era displays an atypical design that blends the architectural designs of the Hindu and Muslim communities. The main gate of this temple is constructed in the design of a mosque, and the rest of the architecture of Shiv Mandir is built in the traditional Hindu style.
The Nawab of Sultanpur constructed the Shiv Mandir and it is believed that a girl that was captured by him was a devotee of Lord Shiva. For her rescue, she was blessed by the divine presence of Lord Shiva’s serpent and frightened by the serpent’s appearance, Nawab of Sultanpur begged for his life and released the girl. The building of this temple that is devoted to Lord Shiva is a standing testimony to the prevailing religious tolerance of those days. The ambiance of Shiv Mandir casts an ethereal spell on its devotees and induces them to experience the divine presence of Lord Shiva. Specially, during the festival of Shivratri, the temple gets thronged by devotees and is coloured by religious fervour.
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