Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi
Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi, Kathi Darwaja, Rainwari, Srinagar is one of the most important
Sikh Gurudwaras in Kashmir. This historical Gurdwara is included in the tourist
place of Srinagar city of Kashmir valley. It is situated just outside the southern
gate of Hari Parbat fort.
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The sixth guru of Sikhism travelled through Kashmir, stopping to preach occasionally
and stayed for few days. Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi - Srinagar, on the bank of Jhelum
River and Dal Lake, is located at the site which was visited by Guru Nanak Dev and
Guru Hargobind as well. Some sources also list a visit by Guru Har Rai, but the
historical Sikh shrine here is named after Guru Hargobind alone the Chhevin Patshahi
or Sixth Master, it is located outside Kathi Gate of Hari Parbat Fort at the site
of the house of Mai Bhagbhari, who had long been yearning for a glimpse of the Guru
when Guru Hargobind fulfilled her wish by his visit and wearing of her now famous
gown.
The Gurudwara comprises a rectangular hall with the sanctum in the middle and a spacious
terrace in front. An old well nearby is said to have been dug on the orders of Guru
Hargobind.
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