About Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi
Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi is a historic Sikh shrine located in Pilibhit city, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru. Situated in the Terai region, it commemorates the Guru's visit to the area in the early 17th century during his travels. The gurudwara features a white domed prayer hall, Nishan Sahib and langar hall, and serves as a significant pilgrimage centre for Sikhs in the Rohilkhand region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a peaceful white-domed gurudwara complex with a main prayer hall (Darbar Sahib), Nishan Sahib flag, and langar hall. The interior houses the Guru Granth Sahib with recitation of hymns. The surroundings are urban with market and residential areas nearby. Visitors can attend prayers, partake in langar (community meal), sit in the hall for quiet reflection, and explore the courtyard and sarovar area.
Key highlights
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Historic shrine associated with Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru
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White-domed Darbar Sahib with Nishan Sahib
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Daily prayers and kirtan in the main hall
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Langar (community kitchen) open to all visitors
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Important Sikh pilgrimage centre in the Terai-Rohilkhand region
History of Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi
The gurudwara commemorates the visit of Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, to Pilibhit in the early 17th century during his travels through the Terai region. It is known as Chhevin Patshahi to denote the sixth Guru. The shrine was later established to mark the sacred site and has since been maintained and developed as a place of remembrance of the Guru's stay and teachings.
Culture & Context
The gurudwara is a significant religious and cultural centre for the Sikh community in Pilibhit and the wider Rohilkhand-Terai region. It hosts daily prayers, Gurpurab celebrations and langar, embodying Sikh principles of service, equality and community. It attracts devotees and visitors throughout the year, especially during Guru Hargobind Jayanti and other Sikh festivals.
Route
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