Koohni Sahib in Chandigarh

Choices run wild on the options of sightseeing in Chandigarh. In this planned city you have a number of places to visit. For the people interested in religions, particularly the Sikhs, the Koohni Sahib in Chandigarh is a prime place to visit. A 15 km belt around the city is very significant to the Sikhs. This area saw visits by many Sikh Gurus in the medieval era. Thus the city of Chandigarh is flanked by a number of historical Sikh shrines, which are visited by all irrespective of their faith. Keeping in mind the historical significance of the area, almost all the shrines have been beautifully renovated with new modern architectural structures raised on the sites visited by the Gurus.

Koohni Sahib in Chandigarh, originally known as Bageecha Saheeb, is situated on Chandigarh-Mansa Devi Road. Though this shrine is not so popular, it has a unique history. Guru Gobind Singh stayed here for one week. Rumors have it that the Guru came here specially to meet Mata Raj Kaur, wife of Ram Rai. Mata Raj Kaur had left Dehradun in order to stay away from her husband who was offering support to the then Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Since Guru Gobind Singh rested here on his elbow, this place is named Koohni (elbow) Sahib. On the death anniversary of the Guru and on 26th January every year devotees gather here on occasions of Jor Mela and the death anniversary of Sant Baba Mehar Singh.

The religious gurudwaras in and around Chandigarh are meeting points for thousands of Sikh devotees. On your tour of Chandigarh do not forget to visit the Sikh religious places, which hold a very special place in the hearts of the million Sikhs. A visit to the Koohni Sahib in Chandigarh offers you peace and respite of mind.

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