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Gurdwara Guptsar Sahib

Coordinates: 30°18′55″N 74°40′52″E / 30.3152°N 74.6812°E / 30.3152; 74.6812
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Gurudwara Guptsar Sahib
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਗੁਪਤਸਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ
A view from Sarovar
Gurudwara Guptsar Sahib, a view from the new Sarovar
Religion
AffiliationSikhism
DistrictSri Muktsar Sahib
DeityGuru Gobind Singh
StatusAlways open
Location
LocationChhattiana, Sri Muktsar Sahib district, East Punjab, India
Gurdwara Guptsar Sahib is located in Punjab
Gurdwara Guptsar Sahib
Shown within Punjab
Geographic coordinates30°18′55″N 74°40′52″E / 30.3152°N 74.6812°E / 30.3152; 74.6812
Architecture
TypeSikh 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

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The tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, visited the place after the Battle of Muktsar in 1705.[1][2]

Peer Sayyad Ibrahim

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There was a Muslim saint who was a recluse, named Ibrahim, who 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 / 30.3165; 74.6755[3] near the Gurudwara in northwest direction.

Shrine of Vehmi Peer
Shrine of Peer Ibrahim (better known as Vehmi Peer)
history board
A board at the Gurdwara with the history written on it

References

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  1. ^ The image of the history board, by Tari Buttar, is a proof itself
  2. ^ a b Gian Singh, Giani (1970) Tawarikh Guru Khalsa, Patiala
  3. ^ Google Maps