Panj Tirath Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the religious site of Panj Tirath located ?
A
Pakistan (Peshawar)
2
Q
Which govt in Pakistan declare this Ancient HINDU religious site as NATIONAL HERITAGE ?
A
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt
3
Q
What is the ancient tale associated with the place ?
A
1) Name from 5 pools of water m with a temple , lawn and date palm trees
2) Belief that Pandu , a mythical king in Mahabharata belonged to the area and Hindus bathed there during Kartika Maasa for 2 days
4
Q
What is the historic significance of Panj Tirath ?
A
The site was damaged during Afghan Durrani dynasty in 1747 , however it was restored during the Sikh rule in 1834
