| Shivala Teja Singh temple | |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| State: | Punjab, Pakistan |
| District: | Sialkot |
| Deity: | Shiva |
| Architecture: | Hindu temple |
| Temple Quantity: | 1 |
| Creator: | Sardar Teja Singh |
| Governing Body: | Pakistan Hindu Council |
| Website: | https://pakistanhinducouncil.org.pk/ |
Shivala Teja Singh temple is a historic Hindu temple in the Sialkot city of Punjab province of Pakistan. The temple was built by Teja Singh.[1] It is dedicated to Shiva.[2] [3]
The temple was built by Sardar Teja Singh. The temple was sealed in 1947 during the Partition. In 1992, the temple was partially demolished by miscreants. In 2015, local Hindu leaders have urged the Pakistan government to ensure the early repairing of the crumbling building of Shawala Teja Singh temple.[4]
After 72 years, Prime Minister Imran Khan, reopened the temple to Hindus. Pakistan government's Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has chalked out a plan for the renovation and preservation of the temple with the help of Lahore-based Sir Ganga Ram Heritage Foundation.
In 2019, the Pakistan government renovated and formally handed over the centuries-old Shawala Teja Singh Temple to the Pakistan Hindu Council for facilitating pilgrim visits and other rituals.[5]
Present Pandit Of TempleThe Present and Official Pandit of the temple is 'Pandit Bhagat Jashpal , He is the first Pandit of the Temple, and responsible for the Temple Pooja, Arti and Bhajan Kirtan according to The Hinduism Religion. He was born in Sialkot, Pakistan His Father Name is Pandit Bhagat Hari Ram who is also a Pandit.