Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib

GurudwaraBhatta Sahib is situated in the village Kotla Nihang, on the main highway from Chandigarh to Kulu and Kangra valleys, on the left bank of river Sutlej at a distance of 5 km from Ropar (now Rupnagar) and 40 km from Anandpur Sahib. This Gurudwara solemnizes the visit of tenth Guru Sri Gobind Singh.

History

In 1745, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was pursued by the enemies when he left Anandpur Sahib. On reaching Kotla Nihang, he asked the residing Pathans for shelter. He was asked to take resort at the hot brick kiln (Bhatta) as the Pathans thought of it as a safe place to hide. As per the legend, no sooner did the hoof of Guru Ji's horse touch the hot kiln than it cooled down. When Chaudhary Nihang Khan, owner of this kiln, was informed about this miracle, he rushed to the site and was astonished to see Guru Ji seated on the Bhatta. Overwhelmed by this, he invited Guru Ji to his fort and the latter gifted him weapons and left for Chamkur the following day. This was the first vist of Guru Gobind Singh Ji to Bhatta Sahib. In 1752, the engagement of Alam Khan, the son of Nihang Khan marked the second visit of Guru Ji. After returning from Kurukshetra in 1759, Guru Ji came here for the third time. After leaving Anandpur Sahib forever, he came here for the fourth and the last time.

The Bhatta Sahib Gurudwara is built on the site of the kiln by Baba Jiwan Singh in 1914.

Celebrations

In the month of December every year, Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib hosts the Shaheedi JorMela in the memory of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This Mela (fest) is also held at Gurudwara Pariwar Vichhora Sahib at bank of river Sarsa at Sarsanangal and Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj at Morinda.

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Weather and Time to Visit

Rupnagar climate is known to be dry with scorching summers with the maximum temperature reaching 45D.C and cold winters with the temperature falling to 4D.C.

Best time to visit this Gurudwarais in the month of October and November.

How to Reach

By Air

The closest airport to Rupnagar district is Chandigarh airport which is situated 50 km from the city. It is a domestic airport with a good connectivity to Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur.

By Rail

Rupnagar station is well-connected by rail routes with Delhi, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh. Reservation of tickets is required for the seats to be assured, thus making the journey comfortable.

By Road

Buses are the most convenient means of road travel. Government buses run between Rupnagar and nearby cities. Private buses may be costlier depending on their operators.

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