Shri Khuralgarh Sahib
Historical site at Kharali, Punjab
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Khuralgarh Sahib (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 Guru Ravidas.[3][4]
| Khuralgarh Sahib | |
|---|---|
ਖੁਰਾਲਗੜ ਸਾਹਿਬ | |
Minar-e-Begampura, Khuralgarh Sahib | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Ad-Dharmi, Sikh Bhagats, Ravidassi, Ramdasia |
| Location | |
| Location | Kharali village, Garhshanker, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India. |
  Shown within Punjab  Shri Khuralgarh Sahib (India)  Shri Khuralgarh Sahib (Asia) | |
| Coordinates | 31°16′19.84″N 76°18′7.56″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Sikh architecture |
Religious Significance
Minar-e-Begampura
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]
Foundation stone
On 3 April 2016, foundation stone of Minar-e-Begampura was laid by the Chief Minister of Punjab.[11][12][13][14][15]