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Rawalpindi District · Punjab, Pakistan
Gurdwara Damhial, Rawalpindi
The village gurdwara where shoes given by Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur to two devotees were kept.
Roacha Mal and Anar Singh of Damhial served the sangat at Anandpur and received the pairs of shoes; people came to see them for solace. A school now works in the strong, handsome building.
Why go
- ✦Where shoes given by Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur were kept
- ✦Gifts to two devotees who served the sangat at Anandpur
- ✦A strong, handsome village building
History
This village, known as Damhial, is located at a distance of 12 kilometers from Rawalpindi City. Transport to reach this place is available from Raja Bazaar of Rawalpindi City. A Gurdwara Sahib has been established in this village about which Bhai Kahan Singh Ji Nabha writes “Shri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and Mata Sahib Kaur witnessed the devotion and love with which the two residents of this village, Roacha Mal and Anar Singh, served the Sangat in Anandpur Sahib. They gave them their pair of shoes. One of these shoe is with the descendent of Narayan Singh. The shoe of Guru Sahib is plain, 11 inches long and 3 inch wide. The pair of Mata Ji is 9″ × 3″ and embroidered. These shoes were kept in the Gurdwara of this village and people used to see them to solace. Now a school is functioning in the building where children receive education. The building is beautiful and strong.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, March–April or October–November, when Rawalpindi is at its most pleasant. Transport runs from Raja Bazaar to Damhial, 12 km out. A school works in the strong, handsome building, so weekdays with permission are best.
Getting there, In Damhial village, 12 km from Rawalpindi city; transport runs from Raja Bazaar.
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