Gurdwara Guptsar Sahib
| Gurudwara Guptsar Sahib ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਗੁਪਤਸਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ | |
|---|---|
 Gurudwara Guptsar Sahib, a view from the new Sarovar | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Chhattiana, Sri Muktsar Sahib district, East Punjab, India |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°18′55″N 74°40′52″E / 30.3152°N 74.6812°ECoordinates: 30°18′55″N 74°40′52″E / 30.3152°N 74.6812°E |
| Affiliation | Sikh |
| Status | Always open |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Sikh shrine |
Guptsar Sahib (Punjabi: ਗੁਪਤਸਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is a holy Gurdwara (English: Sikh shrine) located on the outskirts of Chhattiana village of Sri Muktsar Sahib district in Punjab, India.
History
A board at the Gurdwara with the history written on it
The tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, visited the place after the Battle of Muktsar in 1705.[1][2]
Peer Sayyad Ibrahim
There was a Muslim recluse, Ibrahim, who converted into Sikhism and received the name Ajmer Singh (Punjabi: ਅਜਮੇਰ ਸਿੰਘ) when the tenth master came to this village.[2] The shrine of the Pir/Peer is located at 30°18′59″N 74°40′32″E / 30.3165°N 74.6755°E[3] near the Gurudwara in northwest direction.
Shrine of Peer Ibrahim (better known as Vehmi Peer)
References
- ↑ The image of the history board, by Tari Buttar, is a proof itself
- 1 2 Gian Singh, Giani (1970) Tawarikh Guru Khalsa, Patiala
- ↑ Google Maps
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