Gurdwara Singh Sabha located at Gujaranwala, Punjab, Pakistan

These are photographs of commemoratives stones and
old times beautiful building of Gurdwara Singh Sabha located at Gujaranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. All Gurmukhi commemorative stones are about the people who have contributed financially and physically in making of this building. Dr. Subhash Parihar Sahib translated Gurmukhi commemorative stones into English in this way:

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'This room was built by Rai Saheb Lala Jagan Nath Chhabra, Assistant Garrison Engineer, in the memory of his wife Maya Devi who expired in Kashmir on 31 May 1943.'

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'500 (rupees donated by) Bibi Narinder Kaur, wife of Seth Inder Singh, of Khangah Dogra, for the building of the upper storey room, Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Gujranwala.'

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'Sant Atar Singh Hall. In the pious memory of the beloved of God Sant Atar Singh, the foundation stone of this hall was laid on Poh sudi 7, the 10 January 1927,  y the following persons: Sant Teja Singh Mastuana, Sant Khushal Singh, Avtar Singh, Barrister Gujranwala, Partap Singh, Sant Singh Kariala.'

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'SANT ATAR SINGH HALL
The following Guru-loving donated:
Dharam Singh Contractor Delhi [provided] girders and other iron material for the roof
Lala Bhagat Ram Sant Ram, one cart-load of lime
Mrs. Jai Kaur         Rs. 317, and a half.
Baba Ladha Singh Bedi    Rs. 276
S. Avtar Singh Barrister Rs. 250
Kanwar Mahinder Pal Singh Raees Rs. 250
s. Rajwant Singh Raees, Rajkot Rs 250
Seth Nidhan Singh Philoki   Rs. 250
S. Kesar Singh Dhariwala Rs. 250
Naranjan Singh Raees Bhatia Rs. 190
Ishar Singh Bajaj, Banker Rs. 151
Narain Singh Vakeel  Rs. 125
Mool Singh Van vale [string-seller] Rs. 101
Partap Singh Madhok Raees Rs. 101
Gurdit Singh Vajjyan vala [Bandmaster?]  Rs. 101
Gian Singh, son ofNarain Singh Atar vala [Scent-seller] Rs. 101
Ishar Singh Bhande vala [Utensil-seller] Rs. 101
Sham Singh Engineer Rs. 101
Seth Nand Singh Philoki Rs. 250'

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'Partap Singh Dhaliwal, contractor got laid this floor, year 1944.'
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'SANT ATAR SINGH HALL
For this hall, the following Guru lovers made donations:
Sar. Alam Singh Engineer Rs. 25
Sar. Partap Singh Van vale [string-seller] Rs. 51
Sar. Bishan Singh Commission Agent Rs. 51
Pirthipal Singh s/o Jagat Singh Rs. 50
Kanwar Ravinder Pal Singh Rs. 50
Sar. Harnam Singh, Lala Prabh Dayal Commission Agent Rs. 50
Sar. Gurmukh Singh Dhariwal Rs. 50
Sar. Harnam Singh Van vale[string-seller] Rs. 25
Sar. Gian Singh Teja Singh Lakkar vale [wood-seller] Rs. 25
Bapu Sadhu Singh Atar vale [Scent-seller] Rs. 25
Sar. Hazoor Singh Stattion Master Rs. 25
Sar. Harnam Singh Sahukar Philoki Rs. 25
Bibi Atar Kaur Rs. 25
Sar. Harnam Singh Rs. 25
Sar. Radha Singh Contrator Mellowala Rs. 25
Sar. Gurdial Singh Pensioner Accountant Rs. 25
Sar. Dial Singh Thedi Gill Rs. 25
Sar. Avbtar Singh son of Jawand Singh Manchanda Rs. 25
Sar. Kesar Singh Bhatthewala [Brick-kiln owner] 5000 bricks
Lala Daulu Shah Bhambra Bhatthewala [Brick-kiln owner] 4025 bricks
Sar. Sham Singh Qanungo 2500 bricks
Sar. Mela Singh Ram Singh Almirah maker 2500 bricks
Sar. Dulla Singh Chune wala [Lime-seller] 100 feet of lime
Sar. ....l Singh Philoki Rs. 25'

Photographs By Mr Tariq Amir Sahib

Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan Located at Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

These are Photographs Of Urdu Commemorative Board And Great Mughal Times Beautiful three Storey Building Of the tomb of Ali Mardan Khan Located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. This Tomb is number one in Height of all Mughal Monuments in Lahore City.



Historic Information Writien on Urdu Commemorative Board Describes As Below :


'Tomb of Nawab Ali Mardan Khan Bin Ameer Ganj Ali Khan (Ameer AL Umra and Subadar Qandhar, Kashmir, Lahore And Advisor To Shah Jahan)

He Built Thousands of Buildings and Gardens in the Reign Of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. He was unique in the Work of Constructing Building. His status was also High in Mortification and Probation. The King was Much Impressed by Him and often Personally Went To meet him and Requested Him To Pray For Betterment of His Offspring 's Good Governance. Being an Architect, Besides Constructing Nulakha Garden Lahore, Shalimar Garden Lahore And this grand Triple Storey Tomb, He Digged The Canals of Delhi and Hansli Madhopur to irrigate Delhi Fort And Shalimar Garden. Ferozpur Big Canal that leads to Jhansi Hisar From Delhi was also Recorrected By Him. He constructed Big Monuments which costed a lot For 18 years During His stay in Mughal Court. The renowned architectors became astonished to see the perfect architectural features of Buildings, Tombs, Gardens and Canals. He became famous due to his excellent aesthetic Sense, Good in Dressing, Incharge Construction and Vision. Towards the Northern Side of This Tomb, There were two 'Deorris'. One exists still and other was destroyed by the Sikhs.

He was died in 1066 Hijri and was buried in basement. The second grave with his grave is of his Mother and The Third grave is unknown. It is the highest tomb in Lahore. The Sikh plucked out the layers Redstone and Sang e Abri from all its three storeys. '


Photographs By Sir Veer Shuaib Raza Ji

Jewish Beth El Synagogue Kolkata, West Bangal, India

These are some Photographs Of English Commemorative Stones and Exterior and interior of Old Beautiful Building Of Jewish Beth- El Synagogue Located at 26, Pollock St, Chitpur, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bangal, India. Beth- El Synagogue Means House of God. It was constructed in 1856 A. D. The Caretaker of Jewish Beth- El Synagogue is Muslim.


Corner Stone of Beth- El Synagogue Kolkata Describes As Below :

' The Corner Stone of New Premises The Jewish Girls School laid by David Elias David Ezra Esob Sheriff of Calcutta and his wife Mrs. Rachel Ezra Assisted by the founder Hony Secretary & Treasurer Rev. Elias Moses Duek Cohen on Sunday 27th June 1926.'


Another English Commemorative Stone Shouts As Below :

' To the Pious Memory of the Congregation, The Founders: David Joseph Ezra and Ezekiel Judah of blessed Rememberanc who in A. M 5616 Purchased this Site and Theron at the cost of Rupees Fifty Thousand Erected this Synagogue. BETHEL And in eternal gratitude and in A. M 5640 of its meritorious President President Elias Shalome Subban Esquire., Whom may God Preserve : who at his own cost renewed the same Extending it by three chambers Raising the Centre on massive columns with lofty arches and ornamental windows, Marbling the floor and furnishing Additional requirements and who lately, in the current year 5654 happily inspired, completed the whole work, Strengthening the walls adding two Qalleries to the Azarath Nasheem and replacing the heavy pillars by elegant iron columns, adding light, space and improvement to the general aspect.

Thus fulfilling

This is my God, and to this glory
3 will prepare this temple
The whole at a cost of about Rs. 10000.
(Last Two lines of this Commemorative Stone are not readable). '



' BETH- EL SYNAGOGUE


This synagogue has two sets of history initially it was built by David Joseph Ezra  and Ezekiel Judah in the year 1856 and at a later stage was modified and expanded by Elias Shalome Gubbay.


SOME FEATURES OF THE SYNAGOGUE:-

Two upper-level galleries for the ladies one on each side
Iron columns
Marble floors
Ornamental windows
Provision of Mikveh (baths)
Winepress at the basement
Traditional ovens for baking Matzoth/Matzo (bread prepared during Passover)
The original Jewish Girls School was actually established in the building right opposite to this synagogue. Later on, this was shifted to their current premises at Park Street. A stone tablet in the basement written in Hebrew and English bears its original legacy. Now, this building houses the post office and other private offices.

The wine press at the basement is not open to the public and is currently being restored slowly.'



Photographs And Text By Mr Subhadip Mukherjee Sahib

Neveh Shalom Synagogue Kolkata, West Bangal, India

These are Photographs Of English English Commemorative Stone And Interior And Exterior Of of Old Beautiful Building Of Neveh Shalom Synagogue (English Translation  Oasis of Peace) Built During 1825 to 1911 A. D Located at 9 A, Indra Kumar Karnani Street, China Bazar, Kolkata, West Bangal, India. Synagogue Is the Worship Place Of Jewish People Where They Gather to perform Religious Obligations.

The Jews Settlers Of Kolkata Migrated From Aleppo (Syria) and Baghdad. They Traded in Cotton, Indigo.,Silk and Jewelery and Earned a lot. By the end of The World War I, When Jewish State Israel Was Established, The Jews of Kolkata Migrated to Newly Established Jewish State of Israel.

Now Only 8 Jews left in Kolkata. The Jews Of Kolkata are all Bhaghdadi Jews Who Speak Arabic Language. The Caretaker Of Neveh Shalom Synagogue Kolkata is Muslim.



NEVEH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE



The current Neveh Shalom Synagogue that we now see is not the original one but was built much later. The original Neveh Shalom Synagogue was the first synagogue in the city.

The first Neveh Shalom Synagogue was established in the year 1823, Ezekiel Musleah and Benjamin Abraham Solomon David purchased a land for Rs. 16,000 from an Englishman named John Bowers. Rs. 6,000 was provided by the local Jewish community and Rs. 10,000 was taken as a loan from Mackintosh & Co.

On 29th of August 1825, the synagogue constitution was established and was witnessed by 32 members of the local Jewish community.

This synagogue had a very unlikely short history and after just 59 years the synagogue was in need of an urgent state of repairs. Instead of repairing the old synagogue it was decided to build a new one on the grounds next to the Neveh Shalom Synagogue and for this one of the rich Jew of the city the Ezra’s were approached to help the authorities in building the new synagogue.

Elias Ezra built the opulent Maghen David Synagogue in honour of his father David Ezra. In the meantime, the old Neveh Shalom Synagogue was transformed into a library.

The second phase of Neveh Shalom Synagogue started in the year 1888 when the old synagogue was reopened only to be used as a prayer hall but as fate would dictate it again started having regular services. This was again reconverted into a fully functional synagogue.

The third phase of this synagogue was in the year 1911 when the synagogue had to be demolished due to its bad structural condition and was newly rebuilt at the very same spot where the original synagogue once stood.


Photographs And Text By Mr Subhadip Mukherjee Sahib