Baba Payam ud Din Reshi
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Baba Reshi
ریشی صعب | |
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Forest Area | |
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 Ziyarat Baba Reshi | |
| Nickname: ریشی صعب | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Baramullah |
| Elevation | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 193402[1] |
| Area code | +91 |
Baba Reshi is the name of a village, forest area, tourist and religious place in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is named after the Sufi saint Baba Payam uddin Reshi.[2]
It is located a few kilometres from Tangmarg and near the hill station Gulmarg.[3]
Shrine
Situated at a distance of about 7,000 feet, the Ziyarat Baba Reshi shrine is housed near Ramboh village in Baramulla District that’s around three miles from Tangmarg, on way to Gulmarg. Made in Mughal and Persian style, the tomb holds aesthetic value and is named Baba Payamuddin (Pam Din) who was visited by the Chak Dynasty Rulers of Kashmir. Built in 1480, the shrine comprises a lavish garden that also makes it a major tourist attraction.
The tomb inside the shrine holds superb woodwork that makes it a great piece of art. Placed at a height of 2,133 meters, this shrine lies between Gulmarg and Tangmarg. It can accommodate thousands of devotees. The design of the building is a mixture of the Persian and the Mughal architecture. Ziyarat Baba Reshi is a three-storey monument that holds several gateways for entry. There’s a unique roof spire rising out of the roof top.
Roza Sharief Baba Payam Uddin
Baba Payam Uddin died on 3, Zil Haj 889 Hijri and stayed at a site which is 3 miles from Tangmarg near Gulmarg. The Roza or The Burial Place of Baba Payam Uddin became the Shrine for his disciples. Now the place is visited by a large number of People from and outside the valley.[4]
This shrine is covered with a chaddar that’s designed with beautiful work. It is said that following his renunciation, Baba Reshi used to pray and meditate at this His present burial Place.
Holding a lot of religious value and belief, this shrine welcomes Lacs of devotees round the year seeking wishes and aspirations. Once a wish comes true, devotees revisit the shrine to make an offering to the saint. Baba Reshi is also famously known to grant 'child wish'. A renowned Muslim saint, Baba Reshi was a courtier of 15th century Kashmir King Zain-ul-Abidin. He gave up materialistic belongings to give up his life to serve common people. This shrine was built in 1480 following his demise.
Damage by fire
On September 2, 1989 the 300-year-old Baba Reshi shrine was gutted in a fire under mysterious circumstances.[5] The place known as daan that Baba Reshi built in the village Ramboh went ablaze and caused severe damage to several buildings surrounding the shrine causing a huge economical loss to the historic place.
Historic factor
Ziyarat Baba Reshi sits on the slopes in Baramulla area in Jammu and Kashmir. Baba Reshi was a great Muslim scholar who breathed his last in 1480 at this shrine where prior to his death he spent his days in prayers and meditation. Reshi used to observe hardworking ants that one day made him turn ascetic. He was a disciple of Baba Zainuddin Rishi. He was the principal disciple of Sheikh Nur-ud-din (Nund Rishi).
Under Zainuddin Rishi’s guidance, Baba Payamuddin went to Ramboh to help common people and perform miracles. Here he built a daan, a fire place. Till today, people visit place to offer sacrifices and ask for wishes.
Tourist destination
Babareshi is only 5 km away from the famous tourist Destination Gulmarg. Visitors who visit Gulmarg often don't go without visiting the shrine of the famous saint. All over the season the shrine is visited by thousands of local and outside tourists. The night stay accomodation of the shrine is very famous thought out Kashmir. Buildings of wood carving are built serial wise all aournd the shrine. Each bulding has a Daan or cooking place where the Kashmiris prepare their meals and everyone traditionally contributes some of it to the Langar (collection Place). The Lanagr staff distribute the food in charity. Each building, the langar, the shrine, the mosque and rice plus charity money collection centres have a well managed staff of the J&K Waqf Board.[6]
Airport
Visiting Ziyarat Baba Reshi is convenient. The nearest airport from Babareshi is Srinagar Airport, which is at a distance of around 45 minutes. The airport is well connected with cities such as Delhi, Leh, Jammu, Mumbai, Indore and Nagpur.
Road
However, the area is also well connected by road via NH-1A from Narbal via Magam. It is linked with various towns such as Kunzer and Tangmarg by Gulmarg Highway. Srinagar is just 55 kilometers away by road from Babareshi. Babareshi is well joined with cities including Delhi, Srinagar and Chandigarh by Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) and some private services.
Rail
The nearest railway station is the Mazhom railway station.
References
- ^ "Babarishi(chontpathri) Village". onefivenine.com.
- ^ "Hot air balloon rides take flight in Kashmir to attract adventure tourists". http://aninews.in.
{{cite web}}: External link in|work= - ^ "Take steps to stop mishaps on Baba Reshi-Baramulla road: Residents to govt". greaterkashmir.com.
- ^ "Hazrat Payamuddin alias Baba Rishi Tang-Marg,Kashmir". saintsofislam.com.
- ^ Rahul Pandita. "When the water in the spring turned black". The Hindu.
- ^ Momin Rashid Bhat in collaboration with Babareshi development authority 2010
- "Babarishi(chontpathri)- Tangmarg". soki.in.
- "Helping hand to devotees by Chinar Corps at Baba Reshi Shrine". globalnewsviews.net. 3 January 2015.
- "Places to Visit in Gulmarg". mapsofindia.com.
- "Shrine of Baba Reshi". indiainmaps.com.
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