Welcome! Spend your summers at Baru Sahib - The Valley of Divine Peace
Baru Sahib, the land of meditation (tapobhoomi) spread over 400 Acres is ensconced in beautiful lush Himalayan Mountains. The sylvan surroundings and the cool breezing air have a tranquilizing effect on the mind. The exotic landscape abounds in bubbling mountain streams, Himalayan springs and gushing waterfalls casting a magical spell on the human mind. The entire place is enriched with the subtlety of its surroundings of orchids of plum, peach, apricot & walnut, under which the hermits used to meditate on Divine Name for aeons. Melodious songs of hundreds of varieties of birds fill the atmosphere with heavenly bliss.
Come, and experience the peace and tranquility for which stressed humanity always longs for. Escape the mayhem of routine life! Lose yourself in harmonious and picturesque beauty of the seven hills. Wrap yourself with the sheer silence of tranquility of the woods. Be nestled in the solitude of mountains and far removed from the distractions of city life, Grab the opportunity to be in the lap of Mother Nature.
This place is the realization of vision of Sant Attar Singh Ji, Mastuane Wale (1866-1927), who, in the early twentieth century envisaged a place in the Himalayas from where young souls equipped with the amalgam of spiritual and modern scientific education will spread the message of universal brotherhood throughout the world. This meditation land was discovered in 1956 by Sant Teja Singh Ji (1877-1965) through Bhai Iqbal Singh Ji and Bhai Khem Singh Ji. In 1959, Sant Teja Singh Ji accompanied by 15-20 devotees started Akhand Path Sahib in a mud-hut. At the conclusion of Akhand Path Sahib and Ardas, Sant Ji prophesied, “Just as a tiny banyan seed grows into a huge tree, in the same way this place will develop into a great center of spiritual education where high quality scientific education will also be imparted. In due course, roads will be built and all those whose hearts are brimful of love for Guru Nanak and who have toiled to accumulate spiritual capital from the previous births, will be drawn to this place”.
Baru Sahib has also been blessed by the visit of the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Ji visited this place when he was invited by Raja Medani Parkash of Nahan.
This place can be reached by bus, car, taxi etc. The nearest airports are Shimla and Chandigarh.
Delhi to Baru Sahib: 385 Km. (Via Chandigarh, Solan, Rajgarh, Kheri, Machher). Buses ply frequently from Delhi Inter State Bus Terminal to Chandigarh. Pepsu Roadways Bus starts at 12.30 pm from Chandigarh Bus Stand, stops at Solan at 3.30 pm and reaches Baru Sahib at 7 pm
Delhi to Baru Sahib: 310 Km. (Via Nahan, Bagthan, Machher)
Chandigarh to Baru Sahib: 135 Km. (via Solan, Rajgarh, Kheri, Machher)
From Chandigarh, buses ply frequently for Solan.
From Solan to Rajgarh, the frequency of bus is 30 minutes.
The last bus from Solan to Rajgarh starts at 7.30 pm and reaches Rajgarh at 9 pm
From Rajgarh to Baru Sahib:
Starts at 5 am and reaches Machher at 7 am
Starts at 11 am and reaches Baru Sahib at 12.15 pm
Starts at 12 Noon and reaches Machher at 1.45 pm
Starts at 4 pm and reaches Baru Sahib at 5.30 pm
Starts at 5 pm and reaches Kheri at 6.30 pm
From Nahan to Baru Sahib: (80 km)
For Nahan, buses ply frequently from all cities.
Starts at 6.30 am and reaches Machher at 11 am
Starts at 2 pm and reaches Machher at 7 pm
Kheri to Baru Sahib – 5 km
Machher to Baru Sahib – 1½ km
Transport can be arranged from Kheri and Machher by contacting at 275031, 9816033303, 9816033304
The arrangements of night-stay and langar at Rajgarh Gurdwara have been done by The Kalgidhar Trust.
(Arrangements can be made from F-3, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi to Baru Sahib on special request)
Temperature:
Peak Summers: Max.: 90°F Min.: 60 °F
Peak Winters: Max: 65°F Min.: 32 °F
Height: 4200 Feet above mean sea level.
Longitude: 77°E
Latitude: 31°N
Appropriate Season:
Throughout the year except in extreme winters (December and January)
Best time of the year: September 15th to October 31st.
Climatic considerations and clothing:
Climate: Pleasant climate throughout the year. Severe cold in the months of December and January..
Clothing: Light woolens required at night during the summer months. Heavy woollens required during the months of December and January.
Daily Routine at Baru Sahib:
Morning:
Nagara ...................................................... 12.20 a.m.
Prakash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib .............. 12.25 a.m.
Waheguru Gurmantar ................................ 12.30 a.m. to 1.15 a.m.
Nitnem ........................................................ 1.15 a.m. to 2.15 a.m.
Sukhmani Sahib .......................................... 2.15 a.m. to 3.30 a.m.
Aasa Di Var ................................................. 3.30 a.m to 4.30 a.m.
Aasa Di Var ( Akal Academy students) ........ 4.30 a.m. to 5.00 a.m.
Nitnem and Ardas (Senior Students) .......... 5.00 a.m. to 6.10 a.m.
Nitnem and Ardas (Junior Students) ........... 6.10 a.m. to 7.30 a.m.
Evening:
Jiwan Katha Sant Attar Singh Ji ................. 4.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Sukhmani Sahib ......................................... 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Shabad Kirtan ............................................ 5.30 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.
Rehras Sahib ............................................. 6.15 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Katha Gur Chamatkar, Sukhasan ............... 7.00 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.
Facilities:
Accommodation:Rooms and halls for Sangat are available in the Gurdwara Sahib Complex. These are not booked in advance but are given on first come first served basis. Neat and clean community toilets for use by Sangat are available at a convenient distance from these rooms.
Other rooms in the guest house of the school - Akal Academy, Baru
Sahib are also available. These have attached toilets and an
amount of Rs. 250 per day is charged for maintenance of these
rooms. This accommodation may be got allotted in advance on prior
intimation.
Meals/snacks: Guru Ka Langar, Canteen in the premises
Medical Facilities:
200-bed Akal Hospital with adequate medical facilities. ENT, Cardiology, Gynaecology and obstetrics, Dental problems, Clinical Lab, Radiological services, ECG, Ultra-Sound, Emergency.
Yoga Sessions:
Meditation:
Kirtan Learning:
Learn Kirtan through traditional stringed musical instruments (Tanti Saaz) like Sitar, Sarangi, Saranda, Dilruba, Taoos etc.
Trek to Churdhar (11000 ft.), Mangarh (6500 ft.) and Renuka (3500 ft.)
Horse Riding:
Picnic Spots:
Trekking to Cave (2 hours of trekking), two natural water-springs at Bagar (2Km.) and Bhalta (10 Km.), Giri River at Kheri (6Km.), different picnic spots and shopping at Rajgarh.
Security Arrangements:
Round the clock foolproof security arrangements have been made starting from the entrance (Security barrier) and on different locations in the complex. Security is being provided by TRIG SECURITY SERVICE, a renowned Security Provider of Shimla.
Bank, Post and Telegraph:
A Post office and State Bank of India in the premises of the complex.
STD:
Three telephone lines to make national and international calls (Two towers have been installed by Airtel and BSNL.)
Internet:
e-Mail facility
Various other activities in progress at Baru Sahib:
Akal home for the elderly:
The elderly persons are provided with utmost care and protection. All their daily needs including food, clothing, medical services and lodging are provided totally free of cost. They spend their twilight years in safe, secure, comfortable and serene surroundings in this valley of Divine Peace. The spiritual atmosphere enable them attain good human values and virtues, suppress five vices (lust, anger, greed, attachment and ego) and get rid of cycles of birth and rebirth by becoming better human beings. They also do seva in different fields as per their capacity.
Akal home for widows and destitute women:
The Akal Home for Widows and Destitute Women ensures an honorable life for the unfortunate women who have lost their husbands or have been discarded by their families, in a safe and secure environment and help them raise their kids in serene, healthy and comfortable surroundings. They are provided various vocational courses and employment opportunities to retain their daily living with honor and self-respect.
Akal Child Welfare Foundation (Orphanage):
Akal Child Welfare Foundation looks after the needs of unfortunate children who have lost both their parents at an early age. These orphaned children irrespective of their cast, creed, religion or region to which they belong are given all the facilities so that they grow up to be responsible, honest, hard working citizens and be a source of strength for the country. These children are provided education in Akal Academy Baru Sahib and are given the same facilities as other students of the academy.
Gurdwara Baru Sahib:
Gurdwara Baru Sahib is a huge seven storey building, encompassing the langar, accommodation for devotees, visitors and pilgrims, Darbar Halls and infrastructure to hold Gurmat Camps. The langar hall measures 125x100 feet and has the capacity for 2000 devotees to partake with Langar (food) in one sitting. On the same floor, preserved in its pristine glory, is the heritage building of the first Gurdwara Sahib which was built by Sant Teja Singh Ji in 1960. A new ‘Sarai’ having 137 rooms has been constructed on this floor. Adequate numbers of clean community toilets and bathrooms have been provided. Infrastructure to hold Gurmat Camps includes a large spacious dining hall, two small lecture halls and about 100 rooms to accommodate the delegates. Clean and hygienic toilets and bathrooms, separate for ladies and gentlemen, have been provided.
The main Darbar Hall has been constructed on the third floor and can hold more than 5000 people at a time. It measures 150 x 150 feet. This majestic hall has a pillared 25 feet mezzanine all around. The central hall stands on just four huge pillars carrying the weight of the entire roof, which is 45 feet high. The interior has ornate designs and arches reminiscing one of the conventional oriental architecture of the Mughal period. To enter the hall, one has to climb a flight of 25 stairs to reach the “Darshni Deodi”.
The main entrance is a huge arched opening with teak doors, thus amalgamating beautifully the modern architecture with that of the medieval period.
The main Darbar Hall is surrounded by a “Parikarma” which is 25 feet wide. In the four corners of the “Parikarma” are the four towers or minarets, each surmounted by a small dome on the top.
Do’s and Dont’s:
To maintain the sanctity of the place, please:
Do not indulge in playing cards, smoking, chewing paan, consuming alcohol and eating Non-vegetarian food.
Wear presentable dress
Avoid playing of movies and songs.
Avoid commotion.
Avoid painting, sticking posters or disfiguring infrastructure as well as littering in the area.
Use dustbins for throwing rubbish and other waste.
