KARACHI: The Thar Desert, otherwise famous for its frequent famine spells and treacherous weather, boasts a spectacular architectural treasure which authorities are finally trying to preserve. Inside a large room, life-size statues of Marvi, Umar, and his maidservant are erected. A neatly tiled staircase painted in yellow and red leads to a middle-sized courtyard and subsequently to the main temple. Inside the main temple, filled with the musky and rich fragrance of amber, a symbol of “Shiva Ling” is placed in the middle. But it reminds visitors about one of the most illustrious rulers of the Mughal dynasty, also known as Akbar the Great.

Source: Pakistan Today September 13, 2021 11:03 UTC