Gurdwaras in Pakistan
158. Forgotten Gurdwaras of Rawalpindi City
Before 1947, Hindus and Sikhs made up a large proportion of Rawalpindi’s population and owned much of the property in the city. Their presence is still reflected in the grand havelis, elegant houses, and bustling bazaars that survive from that era. Earlier this year, I made several visits to the old quarters of Rawalpindi and…
019. Bhoman Shah: Gurdwara of Bhumman Shah
Baba Bhumman Shah was a prominent sadhu of the Udasi Sikhs, born in 1687 and died in 1762. The Udasi sect of Sikhs was quite popular in the 19th century and had a large following in Punjab. Baba Bhumman Shah is still revered for his spiritual teachings by many Sikhs and Hindus. A few years…
014. Mangat – Gurudwara Of Bhai Bannu
Mangat is not only the name of a small town in Mandi Bahauddin, but also the name of a Sikh clan. The focus of this post is the town’s historical connection to the Sikh community. Mangat is home to a magnificent and splendid gurdwara, which I discovered purely by chance. While traveling from Gujrat to…