Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin Village Baramulla

Located in the city of Baramulla, Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin is a key landmark of this region. Its attraction of being located on the Jhelum River banks seeks attention of too many devotees who feel the closeness to the nature when they arrive here. This place is one of the major attractions of this region where enough number of Sikhs do arrive as the devotee to worship here dedicatedly.

History

The history of Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin is worth noticeable. This Gurudwara is indeed one of the sacred places for Sikhs for a location being precious due to the arrival of Guru Hargobind Sahib at this place during his journey. Its history also explains that it is here that Guru Hargobind met the Muslim saint Bahlor Shah at that particular time.

There is also a saying which states that during that visit the Sikh Guru was accompanying the King Jahangir as well. Most Muslims of that particular area presented the uniquely designed chair which was actually a handmade chair or Takht. King Jahangir advised the citizens to offer it to the Sikh Guru and take his blessings as well for salvation. This gesture had greater impact on Sikh Guru who preferred staying at this location itself for the longer time period against his previous plan.

He used to prefer sitting on that chair while meeting with good number of common masses and preaching the ideals of Sikhism. Such stories of this place had already necessitated the motive to build Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin Gurudwara that still exists there.

Architecture and Covered Area

Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin has emerged into a prominent Sikh shrine in this region. It has witnessed extension over the period. The architectural of this beautiful Gurudwara attract hundreds of thousands of devotees every day. The covered area of the Gurudwara has chinaar tree that had been planted by the Sikh Guru himself. It is a revered place inside the shrine premises.

Sikhs assume that if one visits this place & ask for any wish from the Almighty God. Wishes are fulfilled when devotees asks for it sincerely and with good faith as well. Exemplary architecture of this shrine is another unique thing which develops typical feeling amongst the devotees wishing to fulfill their ardent wishes.

Location of this Gurudwara in Santhiala village at a distance of mere 4 kilometers from the above mentioned village in Baba Bakala town is an attraction of sorts. The area is a big tract of land where Gurudwara had been built in the memory of Guru Hargobind Sahib. That simple Gurudwara became a huge shrine over the period.

Celebrations

Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin is an important landmark in the Baramulla District in J&K where Sikh festivals are organized on regular basis. Several activities are held in the Gurudwara premises and so are the notable festivities inside the shrine campus. Sikh festival of Baishakhi is being celebrated every year with much fun and excitement. It is worth seeing a 'langar' inside the shrine to serve free food to the crowd of good number of devotees that flung almost every day.

Visitors Info

Best Time to Visit

Don't make a tour plan to Baramulla District during wintery season. It would be too much cold due to chilling and freezing winters. Do visit this location in summers and also make sure you don't visit here in rainy season. Keep ample cloths as per the seasonal needs while visiting here.

Traveling To Baramulla

By Air

Srinagar Airport is nearest airport located nearby Baramulla city at a distance of 60 kilometers only. Travellers from various parts of the country arrive here and take local commuting options to reach up to this place.

By Train

Jammu railhead is the nearest railway station that links this place with the rest part of the country. Several trains from other parts of the country do operate for Jammu station from where travellers may choose local taxis or buses to reach to specific destinations.

By Road

Baramulla city is well connected by many roads linking Jammu to other cities of J&K state and equally do these roads facilitate roadways bus and private vehicles that always operate.

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