Shyam Kaka Sri Krishna Temple Rajgarh Madhya Pradesh

Though the temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, one of the panels in the temple show a unique sight of six men in traditional Muslim long robes and headgear, sitting down and offering namaz. They are seen in various stages of their namaz and what is particularly striking is that the devotion and awe in the faces of these men are every evident from the architectural excellence. Such a brilliant example of Indian architecture speaks volumes about the cultural heritage of our country which had reached its peak in the early ages.

The temple has carvings of six Muslim men offering namaz. The legendary story behind this unique fact is that six Arab men came to the temple when it was being constructed and began to assert that their religion was the greatest and that Mecca and Medina were the holiest. Amar Singh Gurjar challenged them that he could make them see Mecca and Medina there itself without taking them anywhere. The Arabs challenged him to show and at that time there was a revelation within the temple showing them Mecca and Medina within the temple. The Arabs were astonished and began to pray then and there. This incident showing cultural unity and religious harmony is depicted through the architecture. To commemorate the incident the temple has a panel showing these six men in various stages of their namaz. It preaches religious unity and tolerance as a part of our culture.