Top 5 Myths of Pakistan

Today we are here to  discuss about Top 5 myths of Pakistan. Pakistan is a country full of natural beauty. We find cosmopolitan effects and mystical signs in hills areas. If tourists travel through Pakistan, they will find, there are many myths in Pakistan.

“A myth is a story having unbelievable, surprising and enchanting events. It is not written by any writer but it happens before the spectators.”

Don’t you think it is not just to point out the negative aspects and to ignore the positive ones of something, someone, or any country? Whenever talk about Pakistan, some specific words come into the mind like load shedding, poverty, unemployment, and terrorism, etc. While forwarding the above sentence I want to draw your attention to the plus and heart-stealing aspects of Pakistan. Top 5 myths of Pakistan

Let us discuss some beautiful, heaven and mystical places of Pakistan.

1: Katas Raj temple

2: Noori Jam Tamachi

3: Lake Saif ul Malook

4: Ansoo Lake

5: Crocodile of Manghopir

1: Katas Raj Temple

Katas Raj is the biggest and oldest holy place for the Hindu community. This Temple is situated near Chakwal, within the hills of Salt Range in Punjab. It has been a favorite place of tourists for last some years. It is a compound temple spreads in a huge area. This combination of temples surrounds a lake that is considered the holy pond by Hindus.

The pond inside is green and has clean water. The myth that relates to Katas Raj is the pond surrounded by Katas temple is filled with tears of Lord Shiva. It is said by Hindus that Lord Shiva used to live in the temple with Sati his wife. At her death, he couldn’t help his tears for a long time. Top 5 myths of Pakistan

Another point of the myth is, this temple is not only the holy attention of Hindus. But it also has sacred significance for the Sikh community. On a little walkway from the lake, there is a gurdwara too. It is believed that Guru Nanak stayed there. The history of Katas has a worth of 1500 years old. It started from the Buddhist age to British rule. Now Punjab government is maintaining this Hindu culture heritage without any prejudice and grudge. Top 5 myths of Pakistan.

2: Noori Jam Tamachi

Noori Jam Tamachi is folklore. It is a love story of a Samma prince, Jam Tamachi, and a beautiful girl Noori. Tam Tamachi was the ruler of Thatta, an area of Sindh. Noor, the charming girl was a fisher girl. She belongs to a very poor family and lived in a fisher community. Most of the people of her area were of black and dull color. But she had very glowing skin with a fair complexion. She seems to be like a moonlight among the community people. That’s why her name was chosen Noori, though it was the most suitable name for her.  Tamachi falls in love Noori at first sight. Top 5 myths of Pakistan.

The love story starts when they saw each other on Keenjhar lake. They fell in love with each other at first sight. The King sent a marriage proposal to Noori\’s family. This proposal was accepted by her family and villagers with great pleasure. Jam Tamachi already had six wives of royal families. But Noori became the most favorite queen of his heart and the palace as well. He was very glad, that along with the beauty, she had simplicity and gentle manners. This story is also referred to in “Shah Jo Risalo”, a book written by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. Top 5 myths of Pakistan.

Shah Latif wrote 7 tragic romances from Sindh in this book, including Noori Jam Tamachi. The other six tales ended tragically but this very story was a happy one. As there were no signs of departure or disloyalty in this tale. But there is one element that makes this story a sad one. The death of Noori in the life of King Tamachi was a sorry event. Noori was buried at Keenjhar Lake, at the spot where they saw each other for the first time. The loving husband builds a white tomb around the grave of his beloved wife. This white tomb is also known as the Taj Mahal of Noori. Top 5 myths of Pakistan.

3: Lake Saif Ul Malook

Saif ul  Malook is a heaven-like place in Pakistan. It is the most beautiful, charming, and enchanting place in our country. It is considered the most favorite visit destination for tourists. Its blue-colored and frozen water touch the tourist\’s heart. It is encircled by sky-touched glaciers like Malika Parbat. It is situated in the beautiful valley Kaghan. A myth also relates to this place. As this place seems to be a fairyland, this story relates to this land, is also a fairy tale. There was a Persian prince, named Saif, who fell in love with a fairy at Lake. The name of this lake Saif ul Malook is after the name of Prince Saif. Top 5 myths of Pakistan.

The The Princel name of this fairy tale is Saffar e Ishq written by Punjabi Sufi pout Mian Mohammad Bakhsh. He told a love story of prince Saif and the fairy Badr-ul-Jathe mala in this book. It is said that the fairies used to come to the lake to take bath, on the 14th night of the lunar month. However, it is a myth. No one knows how much it is true. However, it is also acceptable that people come to see this place because of its fairy tale along with its beauty. Top 5 myths of Pakistan.

However, come to the story myth, the storytellers tell that the prince fought with White Giant to get the fairy. The Fairy remained in the cage possession of the White Giant for 10 years. There is also a cave where the Prince and Fairy hide, to escape from White Giant. It also relates to the In the story, while finding them in the cave, the Giant became a statue. The mystery of this point is toarches and mobiles, don’t work in the cave. According to the tale-tellers the lovers, Prince and Fairy come to the lake on each full moon night, and they dance on the surface of the frozen water of the lake.

4: Ansoo Lake

Use Lake is one of the most marvelous having a unique shape, in Pakistan. It is situated near the sky-peaked glacier Malika Parbat. There is not any easy way to reach this lake. That’s why it is not found earlier by tourist. It is recently discovered in 1993 by Pakistani pilots. Anyone who hears its name, for the first time, is amazed at “ What kind of name it is? But when one visits this lake or sees any pictures of this place, one realizes the reason for it. This lake is in the shape of a “teardrop”. The myth behind the teardrop-shaped lake is connected with the fairy tale of Saif ul Malook.

Yes…! Anyone who knows the story of Prince Saif and Fairy Badr ul Jamala will be familiar with the name of the Gaint. Prince and Fairy we’re the lovers and always this story was like a trial. a triangle had a villain, named White Giant. It is said by the locals that this lake was the result of White Giant tears which he shed in the departure of Fairy Badri. Local people of this area, have firmly believed in this story. Only God knows the story attached to this wonder, is true or just a myth. But one thing is for sure, this story seems appropriate for this wonderland.

5: Crocodile of Manghopir

Manghopir is an area having a vast pond with hundreds of crocodiles. It is situated in Karachi. The vast pond with sulphur spring is situated near the shrine of Saint Manghopir. The Sufi pir Manghos real name is Hassan and has been titled as “Pir” by Baba Farid. A yearly fair is held in zilhaj by his followers Seedhi community. The locals believe that crocodiles are the attestation of this saint. No one knows, from where these crocodiles came and how many years they are living here. These crocodiles are regularly fed by the visitors who come to visit the shrine.

Crocodiles almost eat everything that people offer them. Not a single incident come into the hearing of the attack of crocodiles on people. Then also caution is suggested to people by the care takers of shrine. It is said Mango Pir used to live with crocodiles. Some locals say these crocodiles were the lice and due to the wonders of Pir Mangho, turned into crocodiles. The scientist who had research on this wonder place is of the view that the signs of the existence of crocodiles are found older in the pond and sulphur spring. Then later their race started here. The reason for the way they eat is, they are tamed like this, by the visitors.

Conclusion

So, Ain’t all these wonder places intrigues you? Are you not feeling anxious to know something more about these myths, and want to solve the riddles ad these mythical stories. Pakistan is full of such wonder places having enchanting myths. We just have to explore the beauty of our country.