Karyala is a village and union council, an administrative subdivision, of Chakwal District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is part of Chakwal Tehsil.[1] The village stands on the top of the Surla hills.[2] This part of the country is known as Dhani meaning rich. A few kilometres away are the Khewra Salt Mines, which are some of the oldest in the world,[3] and coal mines of Dandot.

Karyala
Village and union council
Karyala is located in Pakistan
Karyala
Karyala
Location in Pakistan
Coordinates: 32°50′0″N 72°53′0″E / 32.83333°N 72.88333°E / 32.83333; 72.88333
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab Province
DistrictChakwal District
Population
 • Village and union council12,000
 • Urban
12,900
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Location

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The town is about ten kilometres from Chakwal on the road to the Katas Raj Temple Complex.[4]

History

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Katas Lake

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The Katas lake is a significant landmark in the region. Legend connects it to the Mahabharata. It is believed to be the very pool, where the Pandava, Yudhishthira was tested by his father, Lord Yama/Dharma in the form of a Yaksha. A great Hindu fair used to be held there up to 1947.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Chakwal Archived 2008-01-24 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Dhakku, Nabeel. "Chakwal's lone Hindu family leads peaceful but secluded life". Dawn. Dawn. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  3. ^ Kumar, Krishna (2016). Deva Bhumi: The Abode of the Gods in India. Sah BookBaby. ISBN 9780990631491.
  4. ^ Gupta, Hari (1973). History of Sikh Gurus. p. 211.
  5. ^ Gupta, Hari (1973). History of Sikh Gurus. p. 272.