Gurdwaras
157. Gurdwara Singh Sabha (Rawalpindi)
In my previous article, I took you to the historic Gurdwara Narankari in Rawalpindi. In this article, we shall visit another prominent gurdwara of the city, Gurdwara Singh Sabha. It is located in Raja Bazar, one of the busiest areas of Rawalpindi. Today, a school named Zia-ul-Uloom for Boys operates in the building. The gurdwara…
156. Gurdwara Narankari (Rawalpindi)
Before 1947, Rawalpindi was a multi-religious city. A large number of Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs lived together. The following table would give you an idea of the composition of the religious demographics: Total Muslims % Hindus % Sikhs % City 185,042 81,038 43.79 62,393 33.72 32054 17.32 Tehsil 380,395 261,720 68.80 68,389 17.98 40,224…
125. Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha: Gujranwala
There are thousands of buildings hidden or simply ignored in overcrowded cities and towns across Pakistan, which are links to an era that ended abruptly in 1947. Mostly are neglected and decaying, and fast disappearing. One such building is Gurudwara Siri Singh Sabha in Gujranwala city, just 50 metres from the Clock Tower on the…
121. A Tour of Mandi Bahauddin (Three Gurdwaras and A Temple)
On July 27, 2019, I had the opportunity to visit Mandi Bahauddin at the invitation of my dear friend and brother, Irfan Ahmed. I had explored the area around Mandi Bahauddin many times in the past, but never fully explored the city itself. It was a family visit, and I was just looking forward to…
118. Gurdwara Chakki Sahib & Gurdwara Khuhi Bhai Lalo (Eminabad)
As I mentioned in my previous post about Gurdwara Rori Sahib, Eminabad is an old town and in the late middle ages, it was an important city in the region. The founder of the Sikh religion Baba Guru Nanak Dev ji (1469 – 1539) also lived here for some time. There are three gurdwaras associated…
117. Gurdwara Rori Sahib, Eminabad (district Gujranwala)
Eminabad is an old and historic town in the Gujranwala district and was considered an important city in this region in the Middle Ages and during the Mughal era. Babur came here during one of his attacks on Punjab and had a meeting with Baba Guru Nanak, but that will be the subject of my…
116. Samadhis at Thakkarke (district Sialkot)
About fifteen kilometers from Gujranwala towards Daska, and just five kilometers north of Nandipur, is a small village Thakkarke, surrounded by beautiful green fields. The Marala-Ravi Link Canal flows less than two kilometers to the east. It is a pleasure to travel in such a beautiful area. It is a small village and the only…
115. Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi: Fateh Bhinder (district Sialkot)
Almost twenty kilometers from Gujranwala city, on the Daska Road, lies the small village of Fateh Bhinder, situated about five kilometers west of the main road in a rural setting. Unlike some of its neighboring villages, it does not appear to be particularly prosperous. A large canal, Upper Chenab Canal, flows nearby, and the surrounding…
114. Gurdwara Guru Hargobind Sahib: Ghalotian Khurd (district Sialkot)
Ghalotian Khurd is a small village in the Sialkot district, located about 3 km off the Gujranwala–Daska road. The village’s gurdwara is no longer functional, is in poor condition, and urgently needs repair. It stands at the centre of the village and is named after the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (1595–1644 AD),…
113. Gurdwara Baoli Sahib, Sialkot
The most famous gurdwara of Sialkot is Babe Di Ber, which I have already covered in 112. Gurdwara Babe Di Ber – Sialkot exists in the centre of the city and is an important landmark in the history of the Sikhs. Just 300 meters to the east of this gurdwara, another historic gurdwara is located at 32°28’51.4″N,…