Explore the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.
CHABBA, a village 10 km south of Amritsar (31° 38`N, 74° 52`E) along AmritsarTarn Taran road, has a historical shrine called Gurdwara Sangrana Sahib. The Gurdwara itself is so named because, according to local tradition, one of the battles (sangram in Hindi and Punjabi) of Amritsar between Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) and the Mughal troops was fought here. Another tradition connected with the place is that Sulakkhani, a childless woman of the village, asked for and received a boon from Guru Hargobind as a result of which she subsequently became the mother of seven sons.
Discover Sant Gurmukh Singh's life dedicated to sevd, contributing to the restoration of Sikh shrines through selfless kdrsevd and enduring devotion.
Visit Gurusar Satlani Gurdwara, near Hoshiarnagar village, where Guru Hargobind halted. Discover the pond's healing waters and vibrant annual fair.
Learn about Karseva, the sacred tradition of voluntary service in Sikhism, where the community contributes labor to maintain sacred sites.
Discover the spiritual legacy of Takhtupura, Punjab. Visit the revered Nanaksar shrines commemorating Guru Nanak, Guru Hargobind, and Guru Gobind Singh.
Discover Tarn Taran, a key Sikh pilgrimage site near Amritsar, founded by Guru Arjan in 1596, boasting historical shrines like Darbar Sahib.
- 1
- 2
