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Gujranwala
Gujranwala District · Punjab, Pakistan
Gurdwara Damdama Sahib Baba Sahib Singh Bedi, Gujranwala
A large gurdwara right beside the railway line at Gujranwala, built for the preacher Baba Sahib Singh Bedi.
Baba Sahib Singh Bedi, born in Samvat 1813, kept a round-the-clock langar and continuous katha kirtan. The building was completed in 1928; families now live in it, and the Evacuee Trust Property Board holds the title.
Why go
- ✦Built for the preacher Baba Sahib Singh Bedi, who kept a round-the-clock langar
- ✦A large building completed in 1928
- ✦Just four feet from the railway line at Gujranwala
History
This holy shrine is right on the railway line near Gujranwala City railway station and at a distance of just four feet from the railway lines. This shrine is called Damdama Sahib Baba Sahib Sing Ji Bedi. Baba Sahib Sing Ji Bedi was born in the family of Ajit Singh Ji son of Baba Kladhari. Mat,i Saroop Devi Ji gave birth to him in Samvat 1813. He was a selfless and dedicated preacher of the teachings of Guru. His langar remained running round the clock and "Katha Kirtan" went on continuously. Baba Ji died at Ouna on 13th Har Suddi, Samvat 1891. The construction of this shrine was started and completed by Sardar Bahadur Sukha Singh, President Damdama Sahib Committee, and later his sons Sardar Mangal Singh and Mahan Singh on 9th October1928AD. It is a very large building with innumerable rooms. Prakashasthan is between Langarhall and many other buildings. Presently. Although the Evacuee Trust Board has the legal title.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to March. The large complex is right beside the railway line near Gujranwala City station. Families live in it, so it is viewed from outside.
Getting there, Next to the railway line near Gujranwala City railway station.
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