Type: Monument - Samadh
Province: Punjab
District: Okara
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1799-1849 CE
Description: In plan, material and surface decoration, it is similar to other samadhis. Its interior is, however, is profusely painted and has floriated designs in relief made with stucco. Constructed in 1937 CE, as per inscription on a slab. The Samadhi is richly decorated with fresco paintings on the external surface depicting floral and geometric designs, birds, animals, supernatural elements, female figures, riding bulls and elephant. The legend of Radha and Krishna is also depicted.
Latitude: 30.605555556
Longitude: 73.540277778
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: The Monuments and Ancient Sites in the Surveyed Districts of Punjab
Published In: Pakistan Archaeology, Number 29, 1994-1996, DOAM, Karachi
Year of Publication: 1996
Bibliography/Reference: Rasool, Niaz