Gurdwara Khara Sahib Bhai Ke Mattu (Pakistan) – A New Life to Sikh Heritage Begins

History 1620 — Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji’s visit Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji visited Bhaike Mattu while returning from Kashmir. A man named Hargobind with tobacco-stained moustaches repented after the Guru’s advice. This event made the place sacred and started its recognition as a holy site. 17th–19th centuries — Local veneration For centuries, locals honored the place through oral tradition and small shrines. It stayed sacred even before becoming a formal Gurdwara. Early–mid 20th century — Construction of the present Gurdwara The main Gurdwara was built or expanded between the 1930s–1940s (Samvat 1990 ≈ 1942–45). Features included a square plan, tiled floors, floral paintings, carved wood, and donor plaques. An annual mela on 7th Sawan made it a local center of devotion. 1947 (Partition) — Abandonment and decline After Partition, the Sikh community left for India. The Gurdwara lost caretakers, leading to neglect and damage, though plaques and core structure survived. Post-1947 — Local protection and memory Local Muslim residents respected...