27/02/2026
Goraknath Temple is one of the few surviving Hindu temples in Peshawar, Historical sources further tell us that a Shahi mosque was built here in 1641 AD. After the Sikh occupation of Peshawar in early 19th century the mosque was razed and it was replaced with a temple built around 1834-1849 AD. This worship site remained a center for Hindu ritual practices until a few decades ago. Original fresco work and paintings of varied Hindu deities still survive in the temples interior
According to Literary sources this Shiva temple was constructed in the memory of Gorak Nath, a Hindu religious leader. He came from Kashmir to Sheikhupura, and then to Peshawar. Historical sources further tell us that a Shahi mosque was built here in 1641 AD. After the Sikh occupation of Peshawar in early 19th century the mosque was razed and it was replaced with a temple built around 1834-1849 AD. This worship site remained a center for Hindu ritual practices until a few decades ago. Original fresco work and paintings of varied Hindu deities still survive in the temples interior
