Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi (also known as Chhatti Patshahi) of Baramulla

Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi (also known as Chhatti Patshahi) of Baramulla is situated on the banks of river Jhelum in the historic town of Baramulla, about 59km from the city of Srinagar, in the northern part of the Kashmir valley. The Gurdwara was constructed at this site to commemorate the visit of the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji in year 1620 CE/162 NS.  This place in Baramulla was initially known as Kot Tirath

As per Sikh historical texts, Guru sahib on Their spiritual journey towards the Himalayas, stayed here for seven days. Guru sahib, as the sixth Nanak, enlightened people by preaching of Gurmat, in particular, and preached the definition of the creator as per Sikh belief. Devotees, in order to commemorate the visit of the great Guru, presented Them a sapling of the Chinar Tree (Oriental plane, Platanus orientalis) and requested Them to plant it with Their own hands. 

Mughal Emperor Jehangir also paid Them a visit at this site, and presented Them a beautifully hand carved stone cot, as a token of respect and apology for committing the sin of ordering the execution of the fifth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjan Dev Ji. 

Upon leaving the town of Baramulla, Guru sahib left the stone cot in possession of a devout follower, Bhai Daya Ram Sassan, who later got constructed a beautiful wooden structure known as Thara Sahib around the sacred Chinar, and kept the stone cot inside it. So, this shrine was known to house two sacred relics - the stone cot (Takhat Sahib), and the living relic the Chinar Tree. The tree, was unfortunately damaged during construction of the new Gurdwara building in the 1980’s, under the supervision of Baba Harbans Singh Ji (Karseva Wale). Today, at this site stands a majestic double storied Gurdwara building, which houses a big Langar Hall (Sikh community kitchen), and a beautifully maintained garden. The Gurdwara also has a rest house to provide shelter to outstation pilgrims.

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Alternate Spelling: Chati Patshahi, Chati Padshahi, Chevin/Chavin Patshahi