Haveli of Baij Nath

 The Haveli of Baij Nath is one of Lahore’s lesser-known yet historically significant havelis, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s rich cultural and architectural past. Named after Baij Nath, a prominent noble and wealthy merchant during the Sikh period, the haveli reflects both the social status of its owner and the artistic sensibilities of that era. Though small compared to royal palaces, it is a fine example of traditional Lahori residential architecture that blends functionality with aesthetic beauty.

This haveli, with its lofty upper storey’s, stately rooms and majestic gateways, is situated in the Delhi gate quarters, in Pholon Wali gali, opposite to the haveli of Raja Dina Nath. Haveli Baij Nath is named after a Hindu Baij Nath. In later times, before partition, haveli Baij Nath remained in use as a Marriage House where Baraats coming from long distance stayed and ceremonies were held. The architecture of Haveli Baij Nath has been changed enough till the present day. In old times there was a fountain in the courtyard of Haveli. Moreover there was a room which was used as a Hindu Temple but after partition and according to the needs of residents of this haveli many parts of haveli were changed. It is reported that after partition nearly 50 families were residing here. In 1978 this was sold by its owner and each family bought where it was residing. With the passage of time families shifted from here and now only 20 families are residing here.