History of Baba Shahid dates back approximately to 1787 when Phiroo Singh was born. Phiroo Singh died at an early age of 45 in 1832 as a result of an accident when digging out a tree called “Kekar”. Phiroo appeared spiritually to several relatives and asked if “Semands” be built and to light the “Dewa” every Sunday.
The Gurdwara Shahid Asthan has two distinct features:
- The Gurdwara where Guru Granth Shahib is “prekhas”.
- The Baba Shahid , which has three “Mati’s” built on the inside.
The three “Mati’s are:
- Large “Mati” in the corner belongs to Baba Phiroo.
- To the right of Baba Phiroo’s Mati is a Mati belonging to Bibi Mano who died at an early age of 10 in around 1842. Bibi Mano also appeared spiritually to several relatives and asked that a similar Mati be built for her next to Baba Phiroo.
- The Mati to the left of Baba Phiroo belongs to Sant. Baba Phiroo followed the worships of his father Manohar Singh who used the light the Dewa for the Sant at their home. IN around 1941, the Sant appeared spiritually to Bhagwan Singh and asked if his Dewa could be lit also at the Baba Shahid, It was during this period Sant’s Mati was built.
The Gurdwara is renowned to give those gifts that people desire through those who believe in Baba Shahid Asthan from the bottom of their heart.
Three Matis
Over the years the Gurdwara has had many changes much of it funded by the donations from relatives, friends and associates. Today the Gurdwara is run by two committees, one based in India and the other in England. The long term vision of the Gurdwara is to have “eye camp” and a primary English school to continue to herald the founding mission to help the needy regardless of caste colour or creed and to serve as a place of worship.
Source:
Mr. Piara Singh Channa through meetings with and at: Hariom Ashok, Praduman Kumar, Kusha Ghatb and Haradwar 450947 Jwalapur
