Gobindram Darbar (Sindhi: گوبند رام دربار) is situated approximately 2 kilometres northeast of Manjhand town, Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. Locally it is also called Shiva Temple. It was built by Gobindram [1][2][3]
The temple's grandeur is evident in its impressive dimensions, measuring about 30 feet in length, 25 feet in breadth, and 16 feet in height. Adorned with intricate brick carvings and captivating fresco paintings, the temple's arched entrance showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of its builders. Both the outer and inner walls of the temple boast these detailed embellishments, reflecting the skilled artistry of the period.[4]
Construction and FeaturesEdit
Originally encompassed by a compound wall constructed with baked bricks, the temple was an architectural marvel of its time. Regrettably, the ravages of time have led to the disappearance of the surrounding compound wall, as well as the veranda that once adorned the temple's periphery. The use of burnt bricks and a gypsum paste or cheeroli in the construction of the temple walls exemplifies the ingenuity and technical expertise of its builders.[4]
Artistic ResemblanceEdit
The inner arches of the temple's dome showcase an artistic resemblance to structures such as the Jamia Masjid of Khudabad, the Masjid of Samtani, and the tomb of Mian Yar Muhammad Kalhoro in Dadu District. This intriguing similarity hints at possible cultural exchanges and influences prevalent during the period.[4]
Cultural SignificanceEdit
According to local accounts, the temple played a pivotal role in hosting an annual fair, drawing Hindus from various parts of Sindh. Adjacent to the temple stands the dharam shaala, providing lodging and boarding facilities to the visiting pilgrims. During these festivities, renowned Sindhi singers, most notably Bhagat Kanwar Ram, graced the occasion with their mesmerizing performances, adding to the cultural richness of the site.[4]
^ abcdKingrani, Aziz. The Hindu Temple or Derbaar Manjhand, Sindh, Pakistan.
External linksEdit
Media related to Gobindram Darbar at Wikimedia Commons
October 17, 2023
gobindram, darbar, 916583, 234222, 916583, 234222, manjhand, manjhandreligionaffiliationhinduismdistrictjamshorolocationstatesindhcountry, pakistangeographic, coordinates25, 916583, 234222, 916583, 234222architecturetypehindu, temple, architecture, sindhi, گوب. 25 54 59 7 N 68 14 03 2 E 25 916583 N 68 234222 E 25 916583 68 234222 Gobindram Darbar ManjhandGobindram Darbar ManjhandReligionAffiliationHinduismDistrictJamshoroLocationStateSindhCountry PakistanGeographic coordinates25 54 59 7 N 68 14 03 2 E 25 916583 N 68 234222 E 25 916583 68 234222ArchitectureTypeHindu temple architectureGobindram Darbar Sindhi گوبند رام دربار is situated approximately 2 kilometres northeast of Manjhand town Jamshoro District Sindh Pakistan Locally it is also called Shiva Temple It was built by Gobindram 1 2 3 Contents 1 Architecture and Design 1 1 Construction and Features 1 2 Artistic Resemblance 2 Cultural Significance 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksArchitecture and Design EditThe temple s grandeur is evident in its impressive dimensions measuring about 30 feet in length 25 feet in breadth and 16 feet in height Adorned with intricate brick carvings and captivating fresco paintings the temple s arched entrance showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of its builders Both the outer and inner walls of the temple boast these detailed embellishments reflecting the skilled artistry of the period 4 Construction and Features Edit Originally encompassed by a compound wall constructed with baked bricks the temple was an architectural marvel of its time Regrettably the ravages of time have led to the disappearance of the surrounding compound wall as well as the veranda that once adorned the temple s periphery The use of burnt bricks and a gypsum paste or cheeroli in the construction of the temple walls exemplifies the ingenuity and technical expertise of its builders 4 Artistic Resemblance Edit The inner arches of the temple s dome showcase an artistic resemblance to structures such as the Jamia Masjid of Khudabad the Masjid of Samtani and the tomb of Mian Yar Muhammad Kalhoro in Dadu District This intriguing similarity hints at possible cultural exchanges and influences prevalent during the period 4 Cultural Significance EditAccording to local accounts the temple played a pivotal role in hosting an annual fair drawing Hindus from various parts of Sindh Adjacent to the temple stands the dharam shaala providing lodging and boarding facilities to the visiting pilgrims During these festivities renowned Sindhi singers most notably Bhagat Kanwar Ram graced the occasion with their mesmerizing performances adding to the cultural richness of the site 4 See also EditOdero Lal ShrineReferences Edit Kingrani Aziz September 15 2013 Memories of Manjhand DAWN COM Manjhand Shiva Temple The Significant Glory of Sindh Archived from the original on 2019 06 26 Retrieved 2018 01 20 Gobind Ram Darbar Manjhand Jamshoro heritage eftsindh com Retrieved 2019 06 26 a b c d Kingrani Aziz The Hindu Temple or Derbaar Manjhand Sindh Pakistan External links Edit nbsp Media related to Gobindram Darbar at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gobindram Darbar amp oldid 1166183029, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
