Shrine of Baba Reshi in Gulmarg

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The Shrine of Baba Reshi in Gulmarg manifests the secular and religious facet of Gulmarg along with its ethnicity and love evoking beauty. The shire represents the secularism of the multi-cultural India, which is visited with seasonal differences by the diverse population of India. The shrine is the symbol of peace and human placidity amidst the situation of political deadlock in the country. It personifies the deep seated sensitivity of the state for complete cultural and traditional union with the other parts of India at the backdrop of deliberately manipulated political crises and standoff.

History of the Saint:

The Ziarat of Baba Reshi is a mosque dedicated to the saint and scholar who flourished as a courtier in the court of King of Kashmir Zain-ul-Abidin, who ruled the naturally endowed state in the 15th century. The accomplished scholar relinquished the materialism of earthly world to float in the realms of godly meditation and impart the Muslim teachings of perseverance and human goodness to his devotees.

Architecture of the shrine:

The edifice is the exemplary of the conglomeration of Persian and Mogul architectural style which have bemused the scholars of architecture worldwide. The merger of the two styles beatifies the religious building of the shrine which transgresses all the boundaries of religion and prevalent the idea of one monument of people which is a synecdoche for the whole mankind.

Location of The Shrine:

The shrine is near to the center of Gulmarg, in the green landscape as a forte of stability and peace in the region. The mosque is a walk of few kilometers from the city in the ambience of huge conifers and poplars. The greenery in the spring, the color in summer and the passivity of white in winter reverberate the sayings of Jahangir about the valley of vegetation and flowers. Situated at a height of 2,133m, the shrine captures the attention and eye of a complete lot of foreigners every year.

Other tourist spots in the vicinity of the shrine:

• Khilanmarg:
  
  A walk of few kilometers in the wooded path enveloped in the misty breezes of Gulmarg leads to this beautiful plain which is home to a garden of flowers in spring time and skiing sports during winters.
  
  
• Alpathar Lake:
  
  This represents the crudest form of water as the lake is frozen from the period of snowfall to the middle of June. The ride on the pony can be a pleasant journey as life moves swiftly in this city of flowers and snow.
  
  
• Ferozpore Nallah:
  
  The mountain stream merges in the Bahan River. The meeting point of the slender cascade with the brook is now a famous picnic spot. These tourist spots should be visited along with the devotional visit to the shrine.

Transport:

The shrine is easily accessible from Gulmarg which is well connected with all the major cities in India through rain, bus and air.

The shrine cuddled in the mighty lap of Himalayan chain of ranges brushes a picaresque picture of colors on an emerald green canvas of Himalayas.