Gurudwaras of World
Gateway to Sikhism proudly launches
Gurudwaras of World @ www.worldgurudwaras.com
Gateway to Sikhism proudly launches Gurudwaras of World @ www.worldgurudwaras.com on auspicious day of Khalsa Sajna Divas , Vaisakhi April 14th 2012. Worldgurudwaras.com will strive to be most comprehensive directory of Historical Gurudwaras and Non Historical Gurudwaras around the world.
The etymology of the term 'gurdwara' is from the words 'Gur (ਗੁਰ)' (a reference to the Sikh Gurus) and 'Dwara (ਦੁਆਰਾ)' (gateway in Gurmukhi), together meaning 'the gateway through which the Guru could be reached'. Thereafter, all Sikh places of worship came to be known as gurdwaras.
It is a work in progress and We strongly urge the Sikh Cyber Community to contribute to this project by submitting contact information, details, images of Gurudwaras around the world to make this a comprehensive directory.
Historical Gurudwaras in Pakistan
GurudwaraPehli Patshahi at Bala Kot Distt Hazara
Gurudwara Pehli Patshahi at Bala Kot Distt Hazara |
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Bala Kot is a historical town in tehsil Mansehra of district Hazara. When Sat Gur Nanak Dev Ji came here for the emancipation of the eople, Bhai Bala Ji stayed back for some time to preach Sikhism. There are three springs at this pace now. One is inside the precinct of tjie shrine and is known as Bala Pir da Chashma (spring of Bala Pir).
The other two springs are inside the settlement about half a kilometer from the shrine. One of these is popular by the name of Babe Mardane da Chashma and the other goes by the name of Babe Nanak da Chashma. People of the area call this platform as "Bala Pir" ii da Thara.
Even today thousands of people come to pay their homage. Before independence Bhai Sahib used to come here from Mansehra every Sunday to lead the prayers. A large number of Sikh followers used to congregate. Now Muslims hold a festival once every year.
 | Text and photographs:Historical Sikh Shrines in Pakistan : Iqbal Qaiser |
