Sadh Belo

Sadhu Belo (Sindhi: ساڌ ٻلو), or Sat, is an island in Indus River near Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan.

Devotees reach the Sadh Bello temple, which is situated in the middle of River Indus

[[File:A woman reciting Guru Granth Sahib at the Sadh Belo temple on the special occasion of the 150th death anniversary of Baba Bhankandi Maharaj.jpg|thumb|right|A woman reciting the Gita at the Sadh Belo temple on the special occasion of the 150th death anniversary of Baba Bhankandi Ji]]

Geography

Sadh Belo is an island downstream of Bukkur island and separated from it by a short stretch of river. The island with its two inlets, Sadh Belo and Din Belo, is shown on the official map of 1893-4; in 1912 it was accurately surveyed on the orders of the Collector.

Demography

Sindhi are settled in Sadh Belo and surrounding countryside. The majority of population Muslim with significant Hindu minority.

Hindu Temple

On it is a Hindu religious establishment founded in 1823 by Swami Bakhandi Maharaj Udasi; the gaily-painted buildings are, however, more or less modern. The place is held in high esteem by Hindus throughout Sindh and even in India. Occasionally attracting pilgrims from across the border.^[1]

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