Discover the spiritual heritage of Kot Dharmu, Punjab, at Gurdwara Sulisar Sahib, a site honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur with monthly gatherings and an annual fair.
GODARIA, BHAI, a saintly person with usually carried a godan or padded wrapping around his person (from which he derived his name), was always repeating God`s name and was ever ready to do any act of selfless service. According to Mdlvd Desk Ralan di Sdkhi Pothi, a legend grew that whatever he casually uttered came to pass. After serving Bhai Gaura, son of the celebrated Bhai Bhagatu for some time, Godaria became a wandering sddhu, a godan and a gandhdid, a spear like digging tool, his only possessions, and his favourite pastime being the planting of shady trees. He met Guru Gobind Singh at Bhuchcho, now in Bathinda district, in 1706 and became a disciple. He presented himself again at Talvandi Sabo in October 1706 when the Guru was preparing to leave for the South.
Discover the tale of Singha Bhai, who aided Guru Tegh Bahadur during his travels, offering service that led to dual responsibility and privilege.
Explore the sacred dialogues of Guru Nanak in goshtis, blending metaphysical debates with insights into living a life cherished by the Lord's Name.
Discover how Sukkhu, initially incited to attack Guru Gobind Singh, was transformed by the Guru's presence, leading to a unique show of devotion.
GOSTI BABA NANAK, lit. the discourses of Baba [Guru] Nanak dictated by Hariji, son of Sodhi Miharban, is an unpublished and incomplete work (MS. No. 2306) preserved in the Sikh History Research Department at the Khalsa College at Amritsar, comprising 235 folios and 23 complete and two, one in the beginning and the other at the end, incomplete gostis.
Discover the historic Gurdwara Gurusar Patshahi X near Kot Kapura, marking Guru Gobind Singh's journey, rich in tradition and stories of heartfelt hospitality.
Discover the legacy of Sodhi Hariji, a central figure in Sikh history and literature, known for leading the Mma sect and his vital writings.
AHRAURA, a small town in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, 40 km south of Varanasi (25°20\'N, 8205-81 E). has a Sikh shrine called Gurudwara Bagh Shri Guru Tegh BahadurJi Ka. Guru Tegh Bahadur visited Ahraura in 1666 in the course of his journey in the eastern parts. It is said that he told a devotee, Bhai Sadhoji, to plant a tree. This was the beginning of a garden which still exists. From this garden (bagh), the Gurdwara derives its name. A closet called Nivas Sthan marks the room in which Guru Tegh Bahadur is said to have stayed.
