{
  "id": 19185490,
  "title": "Punjab Reopens Historic Gurdwara After 8 Decades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/punjab-reopens-historic-gurdwara-after-8-decades",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:36:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/09/punjab-reopens-historic-gurdwara-after-8-decades/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The historic Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib in Lahore, Pakistan, reopened on Sunday after being closed for 79 years due to the Partition of 1947. The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC), and the Punjab government jointly organized a ceremony to commemorate the reopening, which was attended by a large number of Sikh community members.\n\nGuru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth guru of Sikhism, lived from 1595 to 1644 and is remembered as a warrior-saint who strengthened the Sikh community against religious oppression. It is believed that Guru Hargobind Sahib spent three days at the home of Bhai Jiwan, a devotee in Mozang, before converting it into a gurdwara to honor his stay. Another notable figure associated with the site is Bhai Bidhi Chand, who recovered two horses named Dilbagh and Gulbagh from Mughal authorities. Bhai Bidhi Chand reportedly stayed at the gurdwara site during his visits.\n\nThe gurdwara was expanded in 1915, and in 1921, the Sangat took over the management after allegations of misconduct against Mahant Hari Singh. The old gurdwara building was constructed in 1926, and it was administered by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) since 1927. Following the Partition in 1947, regular Sikh worship at the shrine ceased.\n\nSardar Ramesh Singh Arora, Punjab Minister for Minorities and PSGPC President, announced at the reopening ceremony that restoration work on the historic shrine had been completed. He also mentioned that over 50 gurdwaras across Pakistan were currently undergoing renovation to preserve Sikh religious heritage and enhance facilities for pilgrims. ETPB Secretary Nasir Mushtaq emphasized the importance of safeguarding the religious heritage of Sikh and Hindu communities, stating that the Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi's restoration was a significant step in that direction.",
  "summary": "The historic Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib on Temple Road in Mozang, Lahore, reopened on Sunday after remaining … Read More The post Punjab Reopens Historic Gurdwara After 8 Decades appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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