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Okara
Okara District · Punjab, Pakistan
Dera Baba Bhuman Shah, Bhuman Shah
The fort-like Udasi complex of Baba Bhuman Shah (1687–1762), with hundreds of rooms, a tank and painted walls.
Behind four great gates are the gurdwara of Baba Sri Chand, Bhuman Shah's residence and the samadhs of many mahants. The Evacuee Trust Property Board holds it.
Why go
- ✦The fort-like Udasi complex of Baba Bhuman Shah (1687–1762)
- ✦Four great gates, hundreds of rooms and a tank
- ✦Painted walls and samadhs of many mahants
History
Baba Bhumman Shah was a prominent sadhu of Udasi Sikhs born in 1687 and died in 1762. Udasi sect of Sikhs was quite popular in 19th century and had a large following in Punjab. Baba Bhumman Shah is still revered for his spiritual teachings among many Sikhs and Hindus. This Village called Bhuman Shah is in the Jurisdiction of P. S. and Tehsil Dipalpur of district Okara. It is located at a distance of 24 kilometers from Dipalpur on Dipalpur-Haveli Lakha road. According to Bhai Kahan Singh Ji, Dashmesh Ji had given blessing to Bhai Bhuman, Shah that his langar would continue serving. The Shrine is built in the style of a big fort and inside this fort-like structure the Gurdwara of Baba Sri Chand, residence of Baba Bhuman Shahthe Samadh of various Mahants are located alongwith hundreds of rooms for visitors, langar khana and the tank. There are four big gates to enter this Shrine and the walls are decorated with colourful pictures the sayings of Gurus. More than 1000 Ghumaon of agricultural land is endowed to Shrine. This building is now in charge of the Evacuee Waqf Board.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to March, in daylight. The fort-like complex, 24 km from Dipalpur, is best seen from its courtyards; the Okara plains run near 39 °C in May and June.
Getting there, In Bhuman Shah village, 24 km from Dipalpur on the Dipalpur–Haveli Lakha road, Okara district.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Dera Baba Bhuman Shah, Bhuman Shah, within 5 km.
