Hazrat Ibrahim 'Sarahi Wala' of Amb Sharif

Front Elevation of Shrine of "Asthana Amb Sharif"

25-02-2018
In, south-west of Soon Valley historical town of Amb situated. This town has important value in history. For long time there was no fixed pavement constructed to reach this town. However the area is rich in springs which make the town populated. The town of Amb surrounded by tall mountains on all four sides. The highest peak of region Sakesar easily visible from here. The red barren mountains of area have very less greenery but full of splendid and natural views. If we go little above on road from the town of Amb, you will found remains of historical city and Ancient Hindu Temple.

The topic of discussion here is about respected Saint of Amb, ‘Hazarat Ibrahim Sarahi Wala’ and his magnificent tomb. Hazarat Ibrahim Sarahi Wala always used to be in green dress, because of this wearring  he was famous among Hindu population of Amb by the name of  ‘Sarhi Wala Saint’.

Glass Work interior of Shrine

It is said that, he was contemporaneous of Hazrat Sultan Bahu. Many miraculous things associated with him, it said that once a villager came to him and asked for permission for visiting Pakpattan, so he could pass through the door of Heaven present at famous Shrine of Baba Fareed. However, Saint refused to grant permission and asked villager to offer five time prayers in Mosque constructed by ‘Sarahi Wala’.

Glass Work Sinterior of Shrine

Once locals came to ‘Sarhi Wala Saint’ and told him about the shortage of water in springs. He took his bow and he shooted two arrows from it; it is said that where those two arrows fallen two springs started from ground. One spring was given to Hindu community and other to Muslims. The ‘Sarhi Wala Saint’ said at that time, when Hindu community of area will shift from this town this spring will stop. Locals told that after creation of Pakistan all Hindu community left the area and migrated to India, after this that spring  dried up and never filled with water again.

Dome internal View

The tomb of ‘Sarahi Wala Saint’ is recently renovated the interior walls are decorated with pieces of glass. The glass work is so magnificently done that you will find such craftsmanship very less anywhere else.

One more interesting thing about historical town of Amb is that people are very welcoming, in Amb there is no house constructed without guestroom.

Arches

Surrounded Mountains

Somwhere Nowhere

Elevation

Graves

Sultan Muhammad Ibrahim Grave "Sarahi wali Sarkar"

Poetry Written on Walls

poetry written on wall

Poetry written on wall

Poetry Written on wall

Pre-Partition Buildings on Mozang & Temple Road Lahore (Pictorial Blog)

Jamiah Mosque Mohalla Muhammad Khelanwala Wan Bhachran

250218

I was travelling from Quaidabad towards Lahore, while passing from a small town of Wan Bhacran, I suddenly saw three beautiful domes of mosques standing at some distance in streets. I thought to visit it, on reaching near I found it is not that old mosque, however domes are beautiful configured which is main attraction of this mosque.

HEALING BUDDHA

March 29, 2018

Location:- 33.7649 N, 72.8749 E,  JAULIAN

Buddhist Site

An odd artifact that is a statue of Buddha with a hole in its navel can be seen at Jaulian that is called “healing Buddha”. People visit this place with the belief that by putting their finger in the naval hole and praying for the alimenting of patients would help to cure the illness. The carved writing under the statue reveals that this statue was gifted by “Budhamitra Dharmanandin” a friar. This and some of other carved writings at this site are the indications that in the fifth century CE the script was still used

Jaulian, Buddhist Monastery and Stupa, Taxila, Punjab, Pk

March 29, 2018

Location:- 33.7649 N, 72.8749 E

Buddhist Site

Jaulian monastery is among the prominent heritage sites of the province and located close to Taxila. Sir John Marshall, director of the Archaeological Survey of India (1902-28), in his book Guide to Taxila noted the monastery is at the top of a hill close to the village of Jaulian. Marshall said there was reason to believe that the destruction of the Buddhist settlement took place in 5CE at the hands of the invading Huns.

There are two main parts of these ruins, one is the main stupa and other one is the monastery and university of Jaulian.

The main stupa at Jaulian is surrounded by twenty-one votive stupas and is badly damaged. Some of the experts believe that few of these votive stupas here are the tombs of revered monks. There are statues at stupas and most of the statues are preserved. For the purpose of exhibition at museum, a number of these statues are removed. Along with the plaster, at some places, the original structure of the building of Stupa is preserved.

Hall for Main Stupa

Monastery 

Monastery

Healing Buddha :- An odd artifact that is a statue of Buddha with a hole in its navel can be seen here that is called “healing Buddha”. People visit this place with the belief that by putting their finger in the naval hole and praying for the alimenting of patients would help to cure the illness. The carved writing under the statue reveals that this statue was gifted by “Budhamitra Dharmanandin” a friar. 

Votive Stupas

Votive Stupas

Votive Stupa & Healing Buddha

A monastery was also built here that contained a number of rooms for the students. In addition to these rooms, a large pool for washing was also built here. Two floors are built within the monastery and each floor has twenty-eight rooms. In front of some of the rooms, statues of Buddha are preserved. Stairs were made of stones to reach the upper floor and are still preserved. As a source of some light and the supply of fresh air, each of these rooms had a window. These holes of windows were also used as niche to grip the lamps for students.

Monastery

Monastery

Monastery

Votive Stupa

Buddhist Stupa

Buddhist Stupa

Votive Stupa

Main Stupa Hall

In 455 CE, White Huns burnt the monastery and thus destroyed.

History of Services Hospital Lahore

10-07-18

In 1958, an independent outpatient department was established within Mayo Hospital in Lahore, specifically dedicated to serving government employees. Recognizing the growing demand for healthcare services, the department underwent further development and expansion. By 1960, it had transformed into a fully-fledged 55-bedded hospital, bearing the name "Wahdat Hospital." This upgraded facility boasted comprehensive medical and surgical capabilities, along with a well-equipped laboratory and X-ray unit to support diagnostics.

As the hospital continued to thrive and cater to the healthcare needs of the community, it underwent a name change to reflect its evolving purpose and commitment. Hence, it was renamed "Services Hospital." The decision to rebrand the hospital highlighted its mission to provide excellent medical services to the public, with a particular emphasis on serving the government employees who had been instrumental in its establishment.

This plaque discovered in the outpatient department commemorates the inauguration of "Wahdat Hospital" by Lt. General Bakhtiar Rana, who served as the Martial Law Administrator. The hospital was officially opened on December 23, 1960.