Channan Pir

Between Derawar Fort and Deen Garh Fort, Channan Pir is enshrined. For centuries this place is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike. Starting their journey late in winter on camel backs, devotees from all over make their way to Channan Pir reaching their destination before the winter’s end. The sounds of bells announcing the caravans’ arrival during toned dusks or dawn creates a divine ambience. While imaging this scenario, my train ride seems surreal. The mela of Channan Pir is celebrated through seven consecutive Thursdays with festivities at their peak by the fifth week. Many fables surround the origin of Channan Pir, however, the most famous among them is about a saint, Jalaluddin Surkhposh. "Channan Pir" Channan Pir stands as a revered site nestled between Derawar Fort and Deen Garh Fort. This location has been held in high regard by both Hindus and Muslims for centuries. Devotees embark on camel-back journeys, commencing late in winter and arriving at Channan Pir before the season's end. The resonating sounds of bells announcing the arrival of these caravans during the serene dusk or dawn hours create an atmosphere of spiritual significance. As I reflect on this scene, my train ride takes on an almost dreamlike quality. The Channan Pir festival spans seven consecutive Thursdays, with festivities reaching their zenith by the fifth week. Numerous tales surround the origins of Channan Pir, with one of the most famous attributing its creation to the saint Jalaluddin Surkhposh.