Kalka Cave Temple Explained

27.6261°N 68.9309°W

The Kalka Devi Temple, Kalka Devi Cave Temple or Kalka Devi Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples in Pakistan. It is situated inside a natural cave[1] in the Kalka hills in Aror, Sindh province, Pakistan.[2] [3] The temple is known as the Asthan of Kalka Devi. It is visited by both Hindus and Muslims.[4] Hindus from India also visit.[5] The majority of devotees visiting the temple are Muslims.[6]

Kalka Cave Temple
Map Type:Pakistan Sindh#Pakistan#Asia
Coordinates:27.6261°N 68.9309°W
Country: Pakistan
State:Sindh
District:Sukkur District
Location:Aror
Deity:Kali
Festivals:Navaratri
Architecture:Hindu Temple

Significance

This is one of the historic Hindu temples in Pakistan.[7] According to the legend, Goddess Kalka Devi appeared on this place on her way to the Hinglaj Mata temple. According to the caretaker of the temple, there are two tunnels in the Kalka Cave temple which connect to the Hinglaj Mata temple.[8] The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali. The word Kalka means power in Shashthi language. Devotees visit the temple on evening of the first Monday of every month. [9]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Farooq Soomro . 23 December 2014 . Where the city of Aror once stood in glory . 13 July 2020 . Dawn.
  2. News: Farooq Soomro . 23 December 2014 . Where the city of Aror once stood in glory . 13 July 2020 . Dawn.
  3. News: Rumana Husain . Rumana Husain . 29 May 2016 . Kot Diji, Arore and a bit of Sukkur . 13 July 2020 . The News.
  4. News: Salman Ali . 19 November 2017 . Temple reflections — Asthan of Kalka Devi . 13 July 2020 . Daily Times.
  5. News: 7 December 2006 . SUKKUR: Indian pilgrims worship at Sadh Belo, Arore Temple . 13 July 2020 . Dawn.
  6. News: Essa malik, Munira Abbas . 23 January 2015 . Discovering Sindh . 13 July 2020.
  7. News: Monumental effort. The Hindu . Budhaditya Bhattach. 28 July 2014. 13 July 2020.
  8. News: Where the city of Aror once stood in glory. Dawn. Farooq Soomro. 23 December 2014. 13 July 2020.
  9. News: Temple reflections — Asthan of Kalka Devi. Salman Ali. 19 November 2017. Daily Times. 13 July 2020.