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The Katas Raj Temple complex is present close by Kallar Kahar.This temple is situated at a high altitude. This temple is present near M2 motorway Which connects Islamabad to Lahire.The name of this temple is assumed to take from

                                           Sanskrit word kataksha. 

The meaning of this word is 

                                             Tearful eyes.

The shelter places at Katas are mostly built on square platforms. Jawala Mukhi is the first holy place for Hindu in Punjab after Jawala Mukhi this temple is the second biggest Holy place for Hindus. Katas Raj, a collection of temples conserve at least 15 years of history from the Buddhist era to British rule. The katas temple is situated in 260 Kanals. The depth of the Katas Raj pond is 150feet. The other name of this temple is Qila katas. There are many temples which are linked to each other by Pathways.















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