Mandir Shah Majeed

 

 

MANDAR SHAH MAJEED

Monument

MANDAR SHAH MAJEED

Location

OPPOSITE THE ENTRANCE OF PHOOL HATTAN MOSQUE At the meeting place of Bazaar Chauri Sarai and CHOWK BAZAR

Status

LISTED BY EVACUEE PROPERTY TRUST BOARD

Owner

Evacuee Property Trust Board, Govt. of Pakistan (EPTB) (Non-Muslim Auqaf)

Use

FORMER: TEMPLE
PRESENT: REDUNDANT

Period / Date

CIRCA 1850/ 1944 (Wasti, 176-77)

Historical Notes

Limited information tells us that some 200-250 years back at this place was a platform (thalla/tharra) under a huge Pepal tree where used to meditate a saint called Shah Majeed. Both Muslims and Hindus used to pay their respect to him. When he died, he was buried on the same platform. Veneration continued and with passage of time the place started to be called Chowk Majeed. It continued to be so called in the municipal record of the year 1864 and 1884. The license for Taazia Kamangaran used to be issued “via Shah Majeed”. Wasti, author of Aina -i-Multan (1985) quotes and asserts that for quite some time there was a lot of Muslim property around this platform but gradually Hindus purchased the entire property. They built four walls around this platform. During the Hindu-Muslim riots of 1884, Hindus, placed idols on this platform and gradually, the Muslims forgot that a Muslim saint is buried under this platform and Hindus were encouraged to build a temple over it in 1944 however the structure still continues to be called as Mandar Shah Majeed.

Description / Main Features

The temple is made of white plaster finely completed to a marble like finish. It has a petit balcony above its entrance behind which stands the mandappa (main spire) of the temple. Inscriptions in Hindi are rendered in stucco work and so are the decorative motifs.

Access / Environs

Access is through Chowk Bazaar. The temple is situated at the corner of Bazaar and a street. Unfortunately much of the temples elegance has been obscured by a web of electrical wires and a cluster of transformers.

Present Condition

The temple is in a complete state of neglect but has withstood the onslaught of time. Some of its features still retain elegance.

INTERVENTIONS

There is no evidence of any repair having been carried out in any part of it after 1947.

Proposal

Remove encroachments and wires and transformers.

References

Wasti, 176-177.

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Environmental Notes

• Mandar Shah Majeed

• Vehicular Access / Parking

  The mandar is accessible through the bazaar roads; no parking is available.
  

• Use of Space

  Use is commercial; the mandar has been occupied on all sides by shops and businesses.
  

• Visitor Facilities

  None; it is not possible to access the original temple spaces as the interior has been completely occupied and sub-divided into shop space.
  

• Electricity

  The shops have electricity; no meter found.
  

• Sewerage

  OpeSewage from the occupying shops runs into open drains crossing the street in front of the mandar’s former entrance, along Chowk Bazaar and Hussain Agahi Bazaar.
  

• Drainage

  Drainage enters the system of open drains.
  

• Solid Waste

  Waste from occupying shops is thrown in the street corners for later collection.
  

• Pavement and surfaces

  Adjacent road surfaces are blacktop.
  

• External threats

  Partitioning and gutting of the interior of the mandar by occupiers; vandalism.
  

• Condition

  Access to the monument was very limited; its lower portion is completely incorporated into encroaching shops.
  

Mandir Gopal Multan

 

 

Monument

MANDAR GOPAL

Location

KUP (CUP) BAZAR, KOOCHA MANDAR GOPAL

Status

NOT PROTECTED,

Owner

Evacuee Property Trust Board, Govt. of Pakistan (EPTB) (Non-Muslim Auqaf)

Use

FORMER: MANDAR
PRESENT: RENTED RESIDENCE

Period / Date

1938

Historical Notes

No information is available on the history of this temple. The 1990 survey of Multan Monuments by the MDA has recorded the date its construction as 1938 although the source of their information is not given.

Description / Main Features

This complex has two components namely an isolated temple with a vestibule and a huge building which looks like a dharamsala or residential area with its own sacred temple for local worship by the residents. The former is in complete ruins and is outside the residential area. The larger complex still retains some interesting elements that need preservation. The building is oblong running parallel to the out side street. All along the oblong courtyard there are double-storey buildings with a verandah running in front of the rooms. The verandah that runs all around the Courtyard comprises a series of multifold arches – each arch resting on top of two double columns with each double column resting on a single high base. Above the rows of arches there runs another series of grills of fine lattice work in marble. Those on the left hand side are the finest of all and most well-preserved. Behind this left hand side verandah is the main cell or sanctum of this monument currently being used as residence. This room is furnished with a beautiful false ceiling. There are some well preserved examples of stone work with figures of lions probably indicating this temple to be dedicated to the worship of Nari Singhpuri which for a long time remained the patron deity of the city of Multan. The building has a beautiful floor. Certain portions of the temple have undergone repairs by the residents which have deprived the temple of several original motifs.

Access / Environs

Located in Koocha Mandar Gopal near Deepal Sawan Kapoor in Kup Bazaar, in a private compound area.

Present Condition

Present condition is by no means satisfactory. There are a number of families among whom the built area has been rented out by the EPTB.

INTERVENTIONS

No serious intervention has apparently been carried out in any part of the Temple-complex except the losses/ damages occurring to the building due to it being rented out as private residences by EPTB.

Proposal

Building’s immediate need is vacation of the property from the residents and repairs for restoration.

References

Nil.

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Environmental Notes

• Gopal Mandar

• Vehicular Access / Parking

  There is vehicular access to the mandar and Gurdawara. Parking space is available on the street for several vehicles.
  

• Use of Space

  The mandar is abandoned and filled with refuse; the Gurdawara adjacent is used as a residence and stable for buffalos.
  

• Visitor Facilities

  None available.
  

• Electricity

  Electricity is available and a KWH meter in place.
  

• Sewerage

  Run off is down the slope towards the road and the bazaar.
  

• Solid Waste

  Solid waste collects inside the building and around the mandar; some appears to be removed and dumped in streets nearby for later collection. The mandar itself is used as a garbage dump.
  

• Pavement and surfaces

  Marble flooring of the Gurdawara; black top on the adjacent road surface.
  

• External threats

  Vandalism; gross misuse of the monuments for garbage and animals. Additions to the upper building are a risk.
  

• Condition

  The white marble of the temple has turned black due to smoke and filth. Most walls have separation cracks over openings and at corners; separation is noted in the upper courses over the portico. Notable bulge in wall at the entrance.
  

Dharamshala Bhai Dayal Singh Delhi Gate Multan

Dharamshala DAYAL SINGH

Monument

DHARMSHALA BHAI DYAL SINGH

Location

KUCHA DAYAL SINGH, INSIDE DELHI GATE

Status

NON PROTECTED.

Owner

Evacuee Property Trust Board, Govt. of Pakistan (EPTB) (Non-Muslim Auqaf).

Use

FORMER: DHARAMSALA.
PRESENT: PRIVATE DWELLINGS RENTED by EPTB.

Period / Date

LATE 19TH CENTURY - EARLY BRITISH PERIOD

Historical Notes

There is no evidence as to when precisely this Dharmsala was built and who was Dyal Sigh who built it. Only one reference to this institution could be traced out in the 1902 edition of the Multan District Gazetteer . In the subsequent edition of this Gazetteer published in 1926, even this brief reference has been dropped for unknown reason. According to the Compiler of 1902 edition, this complex was known as Dharmsala Bhai Dayal Singh. It was situated in the north–east of the city, maintained by a respectable group of Nirmala Sadhus and was patronized by several of the better classes of Hindus in the city. It contained a open hall, in which the Granth was suitably installed. As it has been named after a Sikh this Dharmsala must have basically belonged to the Sikh Community of Multan which is further supported by the many inscriptions within the structure which all reveal Sikh names. One inscription gives the name of Devidayal younger son of Hari Narayan Singh of Shuja Abad. Another inscription reads the name of Arjun Singh Qanungo, resident of Akal Garh Bikrami/ 1906 AD. One other inscription on a large marble slab scribed in English fixed on the wall is dedicated to Shri Mati Vira Bai, wife of Pokhar Dass, son of Lala Ganga Ram Chopra, who died on 13th June 1924. Still another inscription in black stone but Urdu script tells us that one Chandar Bhan Poj Patta Bhai Buta Mal , caste Sukheja, resident of Multan rendered some service for this building (tehl karai – in reward of service) in 1905 AD.

Description / Main Features

It was originally spread over a large area with entrance through a gate beyond which was a covered passage, traces of which still remain. The main building comprises a large hall with two attached wings on left and right – all the three sections are now under different occupations. The remaining property has also been parceled out among a group of tenants and occupants and clumsily overbuilt and ill-maintained. The only portion easily accessible and worthy of visit is the main central building. It is a fine example constructed of large size bricks. Various decorative features have been created either by cutting the bricks or by molding them. Projection and corner protuberances are particularly noteworthy. Brackets under the projections are made of peacocks, snakes and vegetable shapes. The façade is in the form of a half-octagonal with a rectangular hall behind. The remaining parts of the roof behind the façade shows that once it had a beautifully painted false ceiling, now preserved only over a small portion near the entrance. The hall has now been divided into various parts and used for different purposes. The floor is laid with marble slabs many among them carry inscriptions in Urdu English and Landai scripts which record the names of those who had rendered some service for this building. Some of the dedicatory slabs are fixed on the dado. Three even give dates of their dedications.

Access / Environs

It is a long walk from Delhi Gate to Mohalla Maharaja Ram, Ward No. 7, Kucha Dayal Singh.

Present Condition

Encroached by at least a hundred families for residential purposes, it is in very poor condition and difficult to access as additional structures and encroachments have been built around it. The left and right sides are damaged and new construction has completely destroyed the authenticity of the monument.

INTERVENTIONS

The numerous structures constructed within the premises have left little of the original.

References

District Gazetteer (Extracts), 348;

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• Dharmshala Dayal Singh

• Vehicular Access / Parking

  No access and no parking.
  

• Use of Space

  Residential use; the building has been subdivided by numerous encroachments. Buffalo kept in part of the building.
  

• Visitor Facilities

  None available.
  

• Electricity

  Electricity is available with meters; dense wiring in front of the building.
  

• Sewerage

  Open drains run along the gali in front of the building.
  

• Drainage

  Run off is down the slope towards the main street to the west; there are areas outside the building of dampness collecting near the base of walls.
  

• Solid Waste

  Solid waste is deposited in the lanes around the building; the area is littered and not kept clean.
  

• Pavement and surfaces

  Street surface is PCC conglomerate; courtyard of dharamshalla is marble
  

• External threats

  There are numerous structural cracks in the encroaching buildings abutting the monument which threaten the site.
  

• Condition

  Cracks are visible throughout; there is overloading due to unauthorized building additions. There are cracks from the tops of all internal arches and openings. External walls have substantial cracks in upper portions in particular. The critical structural issue is the collapsing roof and upper parapet which are dangerous and in need of immediate action.
  
  
  
  
  

Shahi Eid Gah Mosque, Multan

Shahi Eid Gah Mosque, Multan. Built in 1735 by Nawab Abdul Samad Khan, the governor of Multan, this mosque boasts of a sprawling courtyard, a huge prayer chamber and seven domes. Its use of striking design elements such as mosaics and glazed tiles coupled with its distinctive colour palette which includes blue, green and white, distinguishes it from other mosques.

Delhi Gate Multan Wallpapers

Delhi Gate Multan

Hundreds of Years Old Cinemas of Multan

 



Crown, a 105-year-old non-operative cinema and some other pre-partition cinemas which have been pulled down are depressing for film-lovers of the city as they have their fond memories attached with these cinema houses. Imperial, the only cinema in Multan Cantt and Khayam, another old cinema on Old Khanewal Road, were demolished last year including Anjumun and Shalimar.
Located at Nawan Shehr Chowk, more than 60 years old Zenith cinema is also being demolished while Mehfil, Taj Mahal and Naushab have not been screening films since long which have been disappointing for cinema goers.
“The city had 20 cinemas in the past and families used to visit cinemas for watching films, but now only four cinemas-Rex, Capri and Dream Land are screening films regularly. Babar and Starlite cinemas have been converted into theatres,” said Cinema Association President Masood Arif Butt while talking to this agency on Monday.
Crown, one of the oldest cinemas of the city, was known as “Sitara Taki” in the past. Like some other cinemas, Crown is also not screening films since long depicting gloomy situation for film-lovers.
“When we made our optical shop in Multan Cantt in 1970, we saw Imperial cinema here. Perhaps, it was a pre-partition cinema. It was the only entertainment place for dwellers of the area. But Alas! Now it has been converted into a garments mall,” lamented Muhammad Wasim, who runs an optical shop in Cantt.
“Multan is a cultural city and it had several beautiful cinemas. I was very fond of films when I was young. Tickets were also cheap and films were superb either they were Urdu or Punjabi. Now, I don’t find good cinemas except a few in the city,” said Sheikh Ishfaq, another old cine-goer.
Several attempts were made to contact CEO Multan Cantonment, Malik Ishaq, through call and sms for his comment on the story, but he could not be reached.

At the moment there is no 3D cinema in Multan but under construction
 

Shrine Syed Pir Sakhi Shah Hassan Parwana Multan

Shrine Syed Pir Sakhi Shah Hassan Parwana

I could not get any info about saint
Post here if you have

Shrine Qutab al Qutab or Moaj Darya Multan

Shrine Qutab-al-qutaab "Moj Dariya

Could not get location of tomb
If u get please let me know in comments

Hazrat Moj Darya

THOSE WHO FORGETS THE HISTORY
HISTORY FORGETS THEM


There was a canal and bridges over canal, in Multan passing by the area where a road exists now a days from MDA Chowk (Pul Murda Khana) to Kalma Chowk (Pul Moaj Darya). Pul means bridge in Urdu.
Pul Moaj Darya was Called so because of Tomb of Hazrat Moj Darya, totally lost due to neglegence of Punjab Govt. was located where "The Multan Chamber of Commerec and Industry (MCCI)" building stands now a days.
It is said about the saint he was living along bank of canal and Hazrat Shah Gardezi stayed with him when he first visit Multan city.

Tughluk Architecture Prevails in Multan and Nearby

Examples of Pre Mughal art, Tughlak art, hexagonal structures are found near Multan
Multan City ; Shrine Shah Rukne Alam, Bahaudin Zikarya, etc
D.I. Khan ; Handira
Uch Multan ; Shrine Bibi Javindi

Multan City ; Shrine Shah Rukne Alam, Bahaudin Zikarya, etc
D.I. Khan ; Handira
Uch Multan ; Shrine Bibi Javindi

Services Club and lot of buildings of Multan gone 3D in Google Earth

Services Club Multan or MGM in Multan Cantt

Introduction
Services Club Multan or MGM (Multan Garrison Mess) is a masterpiece of architect and example of its own. This building consisting of 13 domes of different sizes was constructed in 1880 constructed by the clay (Gachee Mitti) of Chenab River.  The international passengers travelling through airplanes also get interested into this moon of 13 domes dazzling in the dark.
English resident allotted 7.63 acres to Nawab Bahawalpur, where MGM is situated now. According to the stories told by elders Nawab Bahawalpur who was of Turk accent, constructed a building on this place on Turkish architecture by making clay bricks from Chenab river

Interesting Notes
This is also a truth that except few buildings of Turkey whose walls consists of 9 or 11 domes there is no other building having so many numbers of domes of different sizes but geometrically same.
English has been using this building as a club, they had constructed a big floor of wood in the hall for dance.

Title Photo

Services Club Multan or MGM in Multan Cantt

Location Map
Located in Multan Cantt on Club Road infront of Cantt Garden which comes from Sher Shah Road. It is occupied by Pakistan army and civilians are prohibited. However a civilian can buy its membership on very high cost or enter on occasions.


Few Photos

World Heritage: Services Club Multan or MGM in Multan Cantt

Colonial Times: Services Club Multan or MGM in Multan Cantt

Services Club Multan or Multan Garrison Mess MGM in Multan Cantt

Services Club Multan or MGM in Multan Cantt

Architecture of 1880: Services Club Multan or MGM in Multan Cantt

    













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