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Krishna Temple

Type: Monument - Temple
Province: Punjab
District: Rawalpindi
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1857 - 1947 CE
Description: It is octagonal in plan, measuring 14x8x6.2m. Its plinth is decorated with four corner kiosks where images were placed. The temple is constructed with standard sized bricks laid in lime mortar. Its facade has decorative pilasters at its corner with lotus leaves in fine lime plaster. The inner sanctum of the temple is decorated with paintings representing floral motifs and different scenes from Hindu mythology.
Latitude: 33.612084908
Longitude: 73.542461756
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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