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Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin Village Rainawari
Importance of the historic Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin is that it remains an integral part of the Kashmir valley's tourist destinations.
History
According to historical counts and details provided by the Sikh's founding fathers, Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin is located at a place where Guru Har Gobind Saheb, the 6th Guru of Sikhs spend some time at this particular location. That particular visit of Sikh Guru in the Kashmir valley was a historic moment specially when the Sikhism was rapidly growing in this region. It had brought revolution in the area. Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin is dedicated to the 6th Guru of Sikhs.
At that period of time when this Gurudwara has been constructed the followers of Sikhism used to build huge Gurudwaras on those particular places where the Sikh Guru has either preached their teaching or spent some time just to showcase their respect towards their Guru. And also the Guru Hargobind ji has done his best to spread the message of social and religious equality in Kashmir Valley a few centuries ago.
Architecture and Covered Area
The unique feature of Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin is its huge structure of this Sikh temple which has become a busy shrine today. The thousands of Sikh devotees come here every day and so are the tourists who find its structure a typical architectural beauty.
It has gardens and all the basic amenities. Depiction of local traditions and shops' selling items especially souvenirs are the major attention grabbing things nearby the Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin as well as in the inside campus of this old Sikh shrine.
Celebrations
The worshippers and devotees usually participate in the ongoing programs that are being held inside the shrine on a regular interval of time. They equally celebrate the Sikh festivals with too much fun and excitement to delve into the Sikh traditions. Daily worship programs continue without any interruption inside this shrine. Annual Baishakhi festival is an huge attraction.
Several other attractions at Gurudwara Patshahi Chevin keep the devotees engaged for almost everyday round the year.
Visitors info
Best Time to Visit
Winters are freezing with temperatures going less than zero. You may not be able to bear such extreme weather conditions. Interestingly the summer season hardly remains hotter in the entire Kashmir. You may therefore want to visit in this particular time to enjoy the best time here. Make sure that you carry required cloths according to the seasons.
Traveling To Rainawari
By Air
Both Srinagar and Leh airports are located at a reasonable distance from Rainawari. You may choose flights for any of these destinations to arrive here. Go for the local commuting options like taxis and buses or any of the local transportation.
By Train
Udhampur Railway station is the nearest railway link where the railway service almost ends. Reach this place and then prefer other easy options like city buses and taxies to complete rest journey while visiting this place.
By Road
State and interstate buses operate in the highways to take the passengers to all the locations including Rainawari from all other city buses links. Interstate buses do operate from Himachal Pradesh and from other nearby states to Jammu and Srinagar and from here local transport services can be availed easily.
Services
All worshippers who arrive to this shrine premises are being offered with free food. Any devotee who comes here during the day or night from all the far off areas can avail the accommodation facility. They are provided with best of facilities required.
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