Monumental Legacy speaks through the ruins of Pranāmī Temple at Malkā Hāns

Abstract

This paper is based on Hindu iconography as well as conceptual understanding towards cultural identity. There are remarkable cultural and regional amalgamations which give the new strength to religious architecture of Hindus in subcontinent.  Among them the grandeur of Pranāmī Temple is still survived at Malkā Hāns, a small village near Pakpattan in Pakistan. This temple has not only improvised the history but also interpreted the psychological approach of architects towards religious architecture. The Pranāmī Temple is considered as monumental inheritance of Malkā Hāns. This site is acknowledged as having heritage significance due to its historical associations, iconographical interpretations and architectural features. The Pranāmī Temple has its own uniqueness within cultural characterization but today this heritage is in perilous condition.