Field guides / Punjab / Gurudwara Pehli Patshahi at Bal Gondai, Distt Jhelum
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Gurudwara Pehli Patshahi at Bal Gondai, Distt Jhelum
The shrine is located on a hill about 24 kilometers west of Jehlum City.
The place is also called Tila Joggian. It was here that Ranjha, the main character of Punjabi Folk story Heer Ranjha, got his ears pierced by Bal Nath Jogi and took Jog. A Jogi by the name of Bal Gondai lived on this mound. He was a Purapkari Sadhu. Sucha Patshah Gur Nanak Dev Ji came to his ashram. He heard the saying of Sat Gur and became his devotee. The footprints of the Sat Gur, which were preserved in stone at this place, have eroded now. A small darbar is there. There is a beautiful tank beside it. Nange Sadhus were the priests. 15 ghumaon of forest land attached to the shrine.
Why go
- ✦Sikh heritage
- ✦history
- ✦architecture
History
The shrine is located on a hill about 24 kilometers west of Jehlum City. The place is also called Tila Joggian. It was here that Ranjha, the main character of Punjabi Folk story Heer Ranjha, got his ears pierced by Bal Nath Jogi and took Jog. A Jogi by the name of Bal Gondai lived on this mound. He was a Purapkari Sadhu. Sucha Patshah Gur Nanak Dev Ji came to his ashram. He heard the saying of Sat Gur and became his devotee. The footprints of the Sat Gur, which were preserved in stone at this place, have eroded now. A small darbar is there. There is a beautiful tank beside it. Nange Sadhus were the priests. 15 ghumaon of forest land attached to the shrine.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, Year-round; confirm local conditions and any festival dates before travel.
Getting there, In or near Jhelum, Punjab; confirm current local access before visiting.
