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Sialkot
Sialkot District · Punjab, Pakistan
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Ghalotian Khurd
The tallest building in Ghalotian Khurd, a domed gurdwara of Guru Hargobind with a white marble prakash room.
Guru Hargobind stayed here at a devotee's request on his way back from Kashmir. No prakash has been held since 1947; today it is used as a marriage hall.
Why go
- ✦The tallest building in Ghalotian Khurd, its dome seen from afar
- ✦Where Guru Hargobind stayed on his way back from Kashmir
- ✦A white marble prakash room
History
This Village called Ghalutian Khurd (minor) is situated on Gujranwala-Sialkot road. The bus stop is known as Glutian. The Village is at a distance of four kilometers from the main. road. A metalled road leads to the Village. Tongas (Horse driven carriages) and mini buses are easily available. The Shrine of 6th Guru is located at the highest spot in the center or the Village. On solicitous entreaties of a Devotee Guru Ji stayed here while on his way back from Kashmir. The beautiful dome of Gurdwara is visible from a distance. It is the highest building of the Village. Prakashasthan is made of white marble but no Prakash has taken, place since 1947. The building is presently being used as a marriage hall. There used to be a banyan tree during the times of Guru Dev Ji which is gone now. 13 ghumaon of land has been assigned to the Gurdwara by the Village. Ghalotian Khurd is a small village in Sialkot district, 3 kms off the Gujranwala - Daska road. This gurdwara is not functional and is in a poor state and needs urgent repair. The gurdwara is located in the centre of the village. The gurdwara is named after the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Hargobind Sahib ji (1595 - 1644 AD), who visited the village at the request of a devotee.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to March, in dry weather. The domed gurdwara is the tallest building in Ghalotian Khurd, 3 km off the Gujranwala–Daska road. It is used as a marriage hall, so view it from outside.
Getting there, In the centre of Ghalotian Khurd, Sialkot district, 4 km off the Gujranwala–Sialkot road (Ghalotian stop), by metalled road.
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Straight-line distance from Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Ghalotian Khurd, within 5 km.
