Shrines Branch
One of the major functions of the Evacuee Trust Property Board is to manage religious places belonging to Sikhs and Hindus and facilitate Sikh / Hindu Yatrees on  their religious festivals as laid down in Sec.4(2) (i) of the Act 1975.
Functions of Shrines Branch:
- To look after historical functional shrines of Sikhs and Hindus including their management.
- Provision of facilities to the Sikh and Hindu pilgrims who visit Pakistan to perform their religious rituals /rites
- To deal with the affairs of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC).
Festivals/Occasions:
As per bilateral âProtocol on Visits to Religious Shrines- 1947â between India and Pakistan, Sikhs and Hindus are allowed to visit Pakistan on following occasions:-
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Sikh Festivals/Occasions
No. | Name of Festival / Place of Main Ceremony | No of Pilgrims allowed | Duration of Stay |
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1 | Baisakhi Festival-Gurdwaras Punja Sahib, Hassanabdal | 3000 | 10 Days (April) |
2 | Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjun Dev Jee â Lahore | 1000 | 10 Days (June) |
3 | Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ramjeet Singh â Lahore | 500 | 10 Days (June) |
4 | Birthday Celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Jee â Nankana Sahib | 3000 | 10 Days (November) |
Hindu Yatrees
No. | Name of Festival / Place of Main Ceremony | No of Pilgrims allowed | Duration of Stay |
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1 | Katas Raj Temple District Chakwal | 200 | 5 Days (Feb/Mar) |
2 | Shadami Darbar, Hayat Pitafi, Mirpur Mathelo | 400 | 10 Days (Nov/Dec) |
3 | Katas Raj Temples, District Chakwal | 200 | 5 Days (Oct) |
Reception / Langar
- Reception at Wagha Railway Station.
- Provision of Langar on Arrival/departure and during stay of Yatrees in Pakistan.
Travel Arrangements
- Arrangements of special trains for Sikh/Hindu Yatrees to cities where all major Gurdwaras/Mandirs are situated.
Customs and Immigration
- Liaison with customers and immigration/Rangers authorities for speedy immigration clearance of Yatrees.
Security
- Adequate security arrangements in consultation with concerned departments for the protection of Gurdwaras/Mandirs and Yatrees.
Accommodation
- Comfortable boarding and lodging arrangements for Yatrees within the premises of major Gurdwaras/Mandirs and alternative places as well.
Rituals
- To ensure holding of religious ceremonies in Gurdwaras/Mandirs as per traditions of Sikh & Hindu religions.
Currency Exchange
- Arrangements of money exchange counters of National Bank of Pakistan/Habib Bank Limited at Wagha Railway Station and in all major Gurdwaras.
Telephone Facilities
- PTCÂ telephone booths with NWD/ISD facilities in all main Gurdwaras.
Health Cover
- Round the clock availability of doctors/para medical staff for Yatrees during the travel of Yatrees and their stay at Gurdwaras/Mandirs.
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Major Gurdwaras:
> Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib

> Gurdwara Sacha Sodha, Farooqabad

> Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hassanabadal

> Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal

> Gurdwara Rohri Sahib, Eminabad, Gujranwala

> Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore

> Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh, Peshawar

Major Mandirs:
> Sadhu Bela, Sukkur

> Katas Raj, Chakwal

> Krishna Mandir, Lahore

> Krishna Mandir, Rawalpindi

> Shadani Darbar, Hiyat Pittafi, Mirpur Mathlo

> Shiv Mandir, Mansehra

> Kali Beri Mandir, Peshawar

> Guru Gurpat nanak Mandir, Hyderabad

> Jhulay Lal mandir, Karachi

> Sant Bhaghat Ram Mandir, Dadu

Major Gurdwaras:
- Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Sacha Sodha, Farooqabad
- Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hassanabadal
- Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore
- Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal
- Gurdwara Rohri Sahib, Eminabad, Gujranwala
- Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh, Peshawar
Major Mandirs:
- Sadhu Bela, Sukkur
- Katas Raj, Chakwal
- Krishna Mandir, Lahore
- Krishna Mandir, Rawalpindi
- Shadani Darbar, Hiyat Pittafi, Mirpur Mathlo
- Shiv Mandir, Mansehra
- Kali Beri Mandir, Peshawar
- Guru Gurpat nanak Mandir, Hyderabad
- Jhulay Lal mandir, Karachi
- Sant Bhaghat Ram Mandir, Dadu