Shiv Mandir, Umerkot

Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple situated in Umerkot in Sindh, Pakistan.^[1] This temple is divine and sacred among the Hindus residing in lower Sindh. The temple has magnificent Shiv Lingam, which is indeed one of the best in the whole world. Legend says that the Lingam kept growing itself until locals marked the height to literally observe the growth. Besides every year on Shiv Ratri there is a huge three day festival with several hundred thousand pilgrims from surrounding cities.

References

↑ "Tharparkar famine: Feeding the soul". Tribune. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.

Hindu temples in Pakistan

Shakti Peethas	Hinglaj mata Shivaharkaray Sharada Peeth

Notable temples	Karachi Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Shri Varun Dev Mandir Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir Multan Sun Temple Prahladpuri Temple Jagannath Temple, Sialkot Katasraj temple Shiv Mandir, Umerkot Hindu temples in Lahore Rama Pir More

List of cultural heritage sites in Sindh

Forts	Ranikot Fort Pacco Qillo Kot Diji Fort

Tourist attractions	Wazir Mansion Mazar-e-Quaid Frere Hall

Archaeological sites	Tombs of Talpur Mirs Chaukhandi tombs Tomb of Tharo Khan

Museums	Quaid-e-Azam House Mohatta Palace

Monuments	Makli Hill Merewether Clock Tower

Government buildings	Governor's House

Religious sites	Jamia Mosque (Khudabad) Holy Trinity Cathedral (Karachi) Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi Shiv Mandir, Umerkot

Other sites	Khaliq Deena Hall Sind Club Karachi Boat Club

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