Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib

It is a common belief among locals that there are numerous pigeons in the vicinity of Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib, hence the name Kabutar appeared. Devotees tend to feed these pigeons with grain. The overall idea is to seek holy blessings from the God. At the same time, pilgrims feed pigeons as a token of love and charity. It must be noted that one guru unintentionally trampled a pigeon and this lead to heated protests and arguments among local residents. These local residents actually followed the principles of non violence and they were deeply influenced by the teachings of their Guru. However, Guru pacified the angry crowd by instructing a barber to treat the injured pigeon.

On the other hand, there is a strong belief among locals that Guru revitalized the dead bird with his divine powers. Moreover, the barber constructed a monument at that place. It later became an object of holy reverence. A massive Gurudwara was constructed at the site in the year 1908 with useful efforts and contributions from a Sikh Tahsildar. Dhani Rayan, an early Sikh settler also contributed a lot towards the construction of Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib. With the massive influx of Sikh settlers and families, a new structure was built. Renowned personality Sant Fateh Singh named the beautiful structure as Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib.

Location and Its Surroundings

Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib is well connected by road with adjoining cities and districts. It is also connected with Sirsa district in Haryana. Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib is also connected by extensive rail network Hanumangarh-Sadulgarh division of Northern Railway. Travelers and pilgrims can also explore the wonderful surroundings and places of interest near Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib. Bhatner Fort close to Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib is very famous among tourists and devotees. It is also called Hanumangarh Fort. It is situated on the banks of Gaggar River in the middle of Hanumangarh district. Bhatner Fort is just 5 kms from Hanumangarh Railway Station. The massive fort is supposed to be 1700 years old. The fort is among the oldest Indian citadels.

Brahmani Mata Temple is another attraction near Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib that can easily captivate your senses and imagination. It is situated on Kishangarh Hanumangarh Highway. Brahmani Mata Temple is located just 75 km from Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib. The wonderful shrine actually rests on the remains of ancient Kalloor Fort. Kalibangan Archaeological Museum is a splendid tourist attraction situated close to Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib. Tourists and devotees interested in some archeological sculptures or pieces of art can easily visit the place. Kalibangan Archaeological Museum is actually an essential part of primeval Indus Valley Civilization.

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Best Time to Visit

It is better to visit Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib during winter season. Period from November to March is the best time to explore and visit the Gurudwara. The weather remains very pleasant and favorable for exploration. Travelers should not visit Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib during summer season. April to October remains very hot and dry. It becomes very uncomfortable for devotees and travelers during this period. It is better not to visit the place during this time of the year.

Traveling to Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib

By Air

If you want to reach Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib quickly by air, then Jaipur Airport is the best place. You can easily reach Jaipur by air from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and other cities without any hassles. Travelers can easily board a bus or prepaid taxi from the airport in order to reach Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib. Almost all the major airlines of India operate flights to and from Jaipur airport.

By Road

Hanumangarh is properly connected to different major cities and districts by road. Hanumangarh is 245 Kms from Ludhiana, 356 kms from Delhi, 362 kms from Chandigarh and 529 Kms from Jodhpur. You can easily board any RSRTC bus in order to reach Hanumangarh.

By Train

Hanumangarh railway station is the best place to reach Gurudwara Kabutar Sahib. There are several daily, weekly and biweekly trains running on this route. It is better to book the tickets in advance during holidays and vacation.

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