Channan Pir

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In Pakistani Punjab, a few kilometers from Yazman town, and in the start of Cholistan desert, the Shrine of Channan Pir is situated. It is an exclusive centre of the spiritual and cultural heritage of Yazman and Cholistan. Cultural activities are observed to be at the peak when Urs or Fair of Channan Pir is held on the consecutive seven Thursdays starting in the month of March every year. The visitors throw tabbaruk ( The sacred sweet) and the persons who pick and taste this tabarruk are supposed to be fortunate in achieving their worldly pursuits. It is told that some time in the Seventh Century Hijri (The Islamic calendar ) i.e. c. 13 century C.E. a well known spiritual celebrity of great stature namely Hazrat Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh Bukhari of Uchch Sharif while traveling on route to Jaisalmir which was a Hindu area, claimed that there was a Muslim residing in the area. He was replied in negative. He was told that the wife of the ruler ( Raja ) of this area was expecting a baby. He predicted that he would be a staunch Muslim. The Raja became scared of the forecast of the saint and the new born baby was laid alive in a cradle made of sandal wood and was abandoned in the desert. The miracle of Hazrat Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh Bukhari protected and brought up the to-be saint. He entered in the circle of Makhdum Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh Bukhari and and became famous with the title of Channan Pir. He converted many Non Muslims. The individuals of almost all the cults and sexes are devotees of Channan Pir and pay respects to him on the occasion of his death anniversary (Urs).The passionate devotees from all over the area pay homage to the saint as a token of acknowledgement of fulfillment of their desires for which they make vows. The Ruler Nawab of Bahawalpur paid a visit to the shrine along with the State Prime Minister Mr. Krafton and his spouse on March 14, 1943.