Khuralgarh Sahib | |
Native Name: | ਖੁਰਾਲਗੜ ਸਾਹਿਬ |
Map Type: | India Punjab#India#Asia |
Map Size: | 200 |
Location: | Kharali village, Garhshanker, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India. |
Geo: | 31.2722°N 76.3021°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Ad-Dharmi, Sikh Bhagats, Ravidassi, Ramdasia |
Architecture: | yes |
Architecture Style: | Sikh architecture |
Khuralgarh Sahib (Panjabi; Punjabi: ਖੁਰਾਲਗੜ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is one of the most prominent historical place of Ravidasi communities like Ad-Dharmi, Chamar, Ramdasia Sikhs and Mochis. It is situated at village Kharali, Garhshanker, Hoshiarpur district.[1] Khuralgarh Sahib is also called Charan Choh Ganga Sri Guru Ravidas Ji[2] as this place was visited by Sri Guru Ravidas[3] [4]
According to the legends, Guru Ravidass visited Khuralgarh after being persuaded by his disciple Meera Bai to uplift the weaker section of society.[5]
Minar-e-Begampura is 151 feet high hallmark of Guru Ravidass Memorial at Shri Khuralgarh Sahib in Khuralgarh village.[6] This memorial is said to have a spacious congregation hall having the capacity to accommodate 10000 pilgrims.[7] Also there is state-of-the art auditorium equipped with all the modern audio-visual aids to showcase the life works of Guru Ravidass and would accommodate nearly 500 pilgrims during any function or event.[8] Guru Ravidass Memorial is built at 14.4 acre of land and is expected to be completed by November 2016.[9] [10]
On 3 April 2016, foundation stone of Minar-e-Begampura was laid by the Chief Minister of Punjab.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15]