HADIABAD

HADIABAD, village 1.5 km west of Phagwara (31°14`N, 75°46`E) in Kapurthala district of the Punjab, claims a historical shrine, Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahl, dedicated to Guru Hargobind, who visited here during his brief sojourn at Phagwara in 1635. Guru Har Rai is also said to have visited the site. The present building (cornerstone laid on 5 March 1950) is a threestoreyed structure topped by an octagonal domed pavilion. The main hall has a sanctum at the far end where the Guru Granth Sahib is seated. Adjoining the complex is the sarovar. The Gurdwara is managed by a local committee under the overall control of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Besides daily services, all major Sikh anniversaries are marked by special celebrations.