The tomb of Hazrat Baba Shahswar (RA) is located near Raja Chowk Kanganpur, Pakistan. It is situated on Kanganpur mound under a big Banyan tree. The present Matwali (caretaker) of the Darbar Sharif (shrine) is Sain Abdul Jabbar.
The Tomb of Baba Shahswar Kanganpur
Hazrat Baba Shahswar was a Sufi saint who lived in the 17th century. He is said to have been a great healer and miracle worker. His tomb is a popular pilgrimage site for people from all over Pakistan.
The tomb is a simple structure made of brick and mortar. It is topped by a green dome and surrounded by a courtyard. There is a small mosque located next to the tomb.
The tomb is open to the public all day. Visitors can come to pray, offer flowers, or simply pay their respects to the saint.
About the Banyan Tree at the Tomb of Hazrat Baba Shahswar
The life history of Hazrat Baba Shahswar is unknown to most people. Only a few legends and traditions survive. One legend says that he planted the banyan tree that now stands near his tomb. This tree is in danger of dying due to a lack of water.
The tomb is located in an ancient cemetery. Hazrat Baba Shahswar is buried beneath the banyan tree that he planted. He was also the imam of the ancient mosque in Mohallah Mughalaanwala Kanganpur.
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It is said that when the banyan tree dies, the tomb of the saint will be exposed to direct sunlight, and humanity will also die. A fair is held every year in September. Here are some other pictures:
