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Kasur
Kasur District · Punjab, Pakistan
Gurdwara Baba Ram Thaman, Kalu Khara
The fort-like shrine of Baba Ram Thaman, Guru Nanak's cousin, where a fair still runs up to Vaisakhi.
Guru Nanak visited his cousin here several times. The gurdwara, with a temple at the gate of its great tank, still hosts the annual fair, now organised by local Muslims, with Hindus, Christians and others from Lahore joining in.
Why go
- ✦The fort-like shrine of Baba Ram Thaman, Guru Nanak's cousin
- ✦A temple at the gate of its great tank
- ✦A fair up to Vaisakhi, now run by local Muslims and joined by all faiths
History
This shrine is situated in tehsil and district Kasur. One has to get off the train at Rao Khan Wala or Raja Jang railway station. Its distance from both the railway stations is about 12 kms. This shrine is in village Kalu Khara and hence it has been named as Kalu Khara Ram Thaman. Baba Ram Thaman Ji was the son of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's maternal aunt. He was a prapti Sadhu. During his life time Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place on several occassions. The Gurdwara has been built beautifully in the style of a fort. There is a large tank which has now become a pool of dirty water. A beautiful temple is built at the main gate of this tank. A fair used to be held every year from 14th of Chaiter to Visakhi. This fair is still held but lacks the luster of the past. Thousands of acres of land and an estate has been granted to this shrine. A shrine called "Bave di Mal" is in front of this Gurdwara where beautiful buildings have been built. Justice Baba Bay Nath Ji was a renowned resident of this village. Mela (Fair) of Baba Ram Thamman was organised jointly by the people of the area irrespective of their religion or creed. Now the Muslims organise this fair and the Hindus, Jains, Christians and Buddhists from Lahore enthusiastically participate.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, Late March to mid-April, for the Baba Ram Thaman fair that runs up to Vaisakhi. It is still held, now by local Muslims, with Hindus, Christians and others from Lahore joining in. Otherwise go between November and March.
Getting there, In Kalu Khara village, Kasur district, about 12 km from both Rao Khan Wala and Raja Jang railway stations.
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