Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Parampila (Uri) is situated on the banks of river Jhelum, in the hilly town of Uri, which is about 102km from Srinagar city (North Kashmir) and about 7.2km by road from the the tourist reception centre of Uri town.
As per Sikh historical texts (saakhi), the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, after spending seven days at Kot Tirath in Baramulla, proceeded towards Uri via village Khanyar Peernian, and stayed at Sultan Dhakki. At this site Guru Sahib conducted religious discourses while being seated on a thara (a stone platform) with five Muslim fakirs (sages or medicants called Peer Gulsher, Peer Sheikh Sultan, Peer Rangi Imam, Peer Noor Nihaar, and Peer Abdul Gaffar).
The site was relatively unknown for a long time. The local Syed Muslims (descendants of Syed Saini, a devout Muslim follower of Guru Sahib) of this area used to follow the tradition of lighting an earthen lamp near the sacred platform (thara) every evening. It was in the year 1936-37 that after conducting thorough research, the Sikhs of Baramulla and Uri decided to start the construction of a Gurdwara Sahib over it. The then deputy commissioner of Baramulla, Late Mr Karimullah Khan, granted permission to construct the Gurdwara. After tremendous efforts of Late Sardar Narayan Singh Ji (of Salamabad), Late Sardar Damodar Singh Ji (Engineer), and Late Sardar Gurmukh Singh Ji, the Gurdwara building was ready within a short span of time. Sardar Phulla Singh Ji and Sardar Dhulla Singh Ji were two highly experienced labourers from Punjab who worked day and night to complete the kaar seva of the Gurdwara.
People from all walks of life used to pay obeisance at this Gurdwara. When Sikhs were targeted during the 1947 tribal invasion, the Syed Muslims of the area did not let anyone violate the sanctity of the Gurdwara. The Gurdwara Sahib is still a site with deep spiritual significance not only for Sikhs but for many followers of Islam and Hindu faiths as well. The sacred stone platform (Thara Sahib) from which Guru Sahib held discourses with those five Muslim fakirs is still present and well preserved inside the Gurdwara. The 51 foot saffron coloured Nishaan Sahib of the Gurdwara can be seen waving gracefully from a distance. In 1971, a bridge was also constructed for the devotees' convenience and ease of access. More recently, a rest house for the outstation pilgrims, and a new langar hall was added to it. The Indian Army and the civil authorities also take keen interest in the maintenance of this Gurdwara.
Every year, all Sikh festivals, especially the Gurpurab of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji are celebrated at this place with great devotion and enthusiasm. Sikhs from remote corners of the valley reach here to commemorate the great Guru.
Sources: Jammu Kashmir De Eithasik Gurdware (By S Jasbir Singh Sarna)
Alternate spellings: Parampilan, Parampillan
