Bhai Garhia, a resident of Goindwal, was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib. He was a man of learning. Guru Sahib sent him to Kashmir for missionary activities. Sain Daula Shah, a rich man of Gujrat, became an admirer and friend of Guru Sahib because of Bhai Garhia. Bhai Garhia served the Panth up to the time of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. He was present at the ceremony of installation of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib as the Ninth Nanak, at Bakala, on August 11, 1664. He has been mentioned as Gaddhia also.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)