Historic Gurdwaras in Punjab

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Explore Zafarnamah Sahib Gurdwara, where Guru Gobind Singh wrote Zafarnamah in Dialpura Bhai Ka. A sanctuary of rich Sikh history!

Explore AGAMPURA, a revered Gurdwara near Balachaur, commemorating Guru Gobind Singh's 1688 visit. Just 11 km from Jagadhari station, Haryana.

Explore Jand Sahib Gurdwara near Bathinda, marking Bhai Rupa's devotion to Guru Hargobind. Discover its rich history, festivals, and cultural significance.

BIRBABABUDDHAJI, GURDWARA, in the revenue limits of the village of Thatta, 20 km south of Amritsar, commemorates Baba Buddha (1506-1631), the venerable Sikh of the time of Guru Nanak who lived long enough to anoint five succeeding Gurus. He spent many years looking after the bir, lit. a reserved forest used for cattlegrazing, said to have been offered to Guru Arjan by Chaudhari Langah of Patti out of his private lands. According to Gurbilas Chhevin Patshahi it was here that Mata Ganga, the consort of Guru Arjan, received from him on 21 Assu 1651 Bk/20 September 1594, the blessing for an illustrious son, the future Guru Hargobind, Nanak VI.

Visit Jand Sahib Gurdwara, a serene sanctuary dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh, located in Virevala Kalari, Punjab. Immerse in spiritual tranquility.

BHORA SAHIB GURUDWARA( GURU KA MAHAL),ANANDPUR Here Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib used to sit for meditation and for composing hymns. Residence of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur inherited by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji; the Sahibzadas the holy sons of the tenth Guru were born here. There is an underground room cut off from the din of life where the ninth Guru used to meditate. Gurudwara Bhora Sahib, a three-storeyed domed building close to Damdama Sahib, was a part of Guru ke Mahal.

Discover Gurudwara Jand Sahib in Punjab, where Guru Gobind Singh found solace under a jand tree in 1705. Explore this historic site and its serene surroundings.

BABA BAKALA GURUDWARA, AMRITSAR The historical shrine at Baba Bakala is associated with an important event in Sikh history. Here Makhan Shah Lubana declared from house top that he had found the true Guru. It may be recalled that before his death at Delhi on March30, 1664 Guru Harkrishan mumbled feebly \'Baba Bakala\', thereby meaning that his successor was to be found at Bakala village in Amritsar. On that day, the only Baba at Bakala was Baba Tegh Bahadur and none else. But many imposters tried to grab the Guru Gaddi by posing themselves as the real Guru.

Visit Magar Sahib Gurdwara, Patiala, a serene sanctuary honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur. Join us on Amavasya for spiritual gatherings. Experience its history and healing.

BABEKSAR GURUDWARA, DISTT AMRITSAR Bhai Gurdas laid the foundation of the Gurdwara in 1622. Guru Hargobind established a camp here for his cavalry and soldiers soon after. Guru Hargobind said that anyone who bathed in the pool would receive the benefits of rational thinking (Babek).

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The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.