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Bewal Temple

Type: Monument - Temple
Province: Punjab
District: Rawalpindi
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1857 - 1947 CE
Description: This temple is square in plan, measuring 8x8x5m, standing on high plinth superimposed with pyramidal shikara over the main sanctum. The entrance is in its western side, the temple is built with standard size bricks laid in lime mortar. Its facade has decorative pilasters ornamented with lotus leaves in lime plaster. Externally, it is decorated with floral patterns while interior is adorned with fresco paintings depicting a ring dance of deities such as Krishna, Ram and Sita.
Latitude: 33.495967211
Longitude: 73.506293949
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Archaeological Remains and Monuments of Islamabad Capital Territory and District Rawalpindi
Published In: Journal of Asian Civilizations, Vol. 33, No. 2, Dec 2010
Year of Publication: 2010
Bibliography/Reference: Khan, Muhammad Ashraf et.al
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