Karyala facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Karyala
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Village and union council
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 Karyala
Location in Pakistan
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab Province |
| District | Chakwal District |
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| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Karyala is a village in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is also a union council, which is like a local administrative area. Karyala is part of the Chakwal District and sits on top of the Surla hills.
This part of Pakistan is sometimes called Dhani, which means "rich". This name might come from the area's natural resources. Not far from Karyala, you can find the famous Khewra Salt Mines. These are some of the oldest salt mines in the world! There are also coal mines nearby in a place called Dandot.
Where is Karyala Located?
Karyala is about ten kilometres (about 6 miles) away from the city of Chakwal. You can find it on the road that leads to the interesting Katas Raj Temple Complex.
A Look into Karyala's History
The Ancient Katas Lake
One of the most important places near Karyala is the Katas Lake. This lake has a very old and famous story connected to it.
- A Legend from the Mahabharata: Many people believe this lake is the same one mentioned in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata.
- The Test of Yudhishthira: The story says that Yudhishthira, one of the Pandava brothers, was tested here by his father, Lord Yama. Lord Yama appeared as a wise spirit called a Yaksha.
- A Place for Festivals: For many years, a big Hindu fair was held at Katas Lake. People would gather there for celebrations until 1947.
