Palahi

Palahi is a village in Kapurthala, Punjab, India. Palahi is near Phagwara. Neighbouring villages include Khurampur, Khatti, Barn, Kishanpur, Nangal Maja and Dhak Palahi.DEMOGRAPHICSAccording to the 2011 census, Palahi has a population of 2,745 people. Palahi's are mainly Jatt Sikhs, with a lesser population of Tarkhan Sikhs Khatri Sikhs and Hindus. They originate from the regions of Kapurthala in Punjab.HISTORYAccording to local legend, Palahi takes its name from Palah found in abundance in the area in times gone by.GURDUARA SHIVI PAATSHAHIPalahi is home to the Gurdwara, 'Chhevin Patshahi' Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji to commemorate a battle in 1635, between Sri Guru Hargobind Ji and the invading Mughal forces. Many Sikhs perished during the battle, however, they still emerged victorious. It is during this time that Guru Ji also visited Domeli. and Babeli passing Lakhpur before visiting Palahi. JOR MELAPalahi has been hosting a Jor Mela in connection with the Aagman Purb of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji to the village since 1917. The Jor Mela lasts for three days and relates to the 1635 battle of Palahi. File:ਸਲਾਨਾ ਜੋੜ-ਮੇਲਾ ਪਲਾਹੀ.jpg|thumb|Jor Mela Palahi Sahib File:ਜੋੜ-ਮੇਲਾ ਪਲਾਹੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ-V.jpg|thumb|Jor Mela Palahi Sahib File:ਜੋੜ-ਮੇਲਾ ਪਲਾਹੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ-VI.jpg|thumb|Jor Mela Palahi Sahib File:ਜੋੜ-ਮੇਲਾ ਪਲਾਹੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ.jpg|thumb|Jor Mela Palahi Sahib