Guru Nanak’s Visit to Sangrur District

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Guru Nanak’s Visit to Sangrur District​

Dr. Dalvinder Singh Grewal

Professor Emeritus
Desh Bhagat University​

About 400 years back Sanghu, a Jat founded the village Sangrur, which has now developed into a sprawling city once it was made the Capital of erstwhile Jind State by Raja Raghbir Singh. He kept his residence here before being elevated as Raja on 31.3. 1874. He built a beautiful town constructing a bazaar on the pattern of famous pink city Jaipur with concrete built shops. After partition, in 1948, by taking parts from erstwhile Phoolkian States of Jind, Nabha and Patiala, the Muslim State of Malerkotla and some parts of the then District of Ludhiana, it was made a district of PEPSU (including the new districts of Malerkotla, Barnala, Jind and Narwana) and later a district of Punjab, when these districts were carved out of it. Jind and Narwana Tehsils were transferred to the newly created State of Haryana. It is 3614 Sq.Km. in area. This District was divided into 4 Tehsils and 8 Sub-Tehsils – Tehsils – Sangrur, Sunam, Malerkotla and Moonak and Sub-Tehsils are Ahmedgarh, Amargarh, Bhawanigarh, Dirbha, Khanauri, Lehra, Longowal and Sherpur. Recently Barnala and Malerkotla have been made separate districts.

Guru Nanak’s visit to Sangrur District

Guru Nanak Dev Ji 's Travels through Sangruru Ditrict ​

Guru Nanak Dev ji visited Sangrur district while proceeding on his first itinerary and also while returning from second itinerary. In first itinerary, he entered Sangrur disrict from Jagera in Ludhiana district. He proceeded through Malerkotla, Banbhaura, Bhasaud, Kheri Jattan, Dhadogal, Bangawali, Cheema, Bhadalwadh, Chhitanwala, Bhalwan, Sangatpura, Gehlan, Khurana, Mangwal, Akoi, Mehlan, Ghanaur, Dirba on to Cheeka, Bhagal, Pehowa, Kutukshetra and Hardwar. While returning from second Udasi from Jind in Haryana, he visited Sunam, Bhamabandi, Bahadurpur, Mastuana, Kanjhla and went to Takhtupura in Moga district.In First Udasi, he entered Sangrur district from Jagera Nanaksar from Ludhiana side and reached Banbhaura through Malerkotla in Sangrur District. According to Dhanna Singh Chehal (Cycle Yatra, p.378), Guru Nanak visited Malerkotla but no Gurdwara commemorating Guru Nanak’s visit exists. From Malerkotla Guru Nanak went to Banbhaura.

 

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Banbhaura

Banbhaura is a village now in Malerkotla district (Earlier in Sangrur District) of Punjab, 10 KM from the District headquarters, Malerkotla, 35 KM towards North Sangrur and 99 KM from State capital Chandigarh. Its Pin code is 148022 and postal head office is Amargarh (Sangrur). According to Census 2011 information, village location code of Banbhaura village is 039540. The total geographical area of the village is 911 hectares and it had a population of 4,016 peoples living in 779 houses.

Gurdwara Tikana Sahib Pehli te Chhevin Patshahi Banbhaura, Malerkotla

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Board at Gurdwara Tikana sahib with history of Guru Nanak's visit
Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Hargobid Sahib ji set their feet at this place. Guru Nanak dev Ji came here during his first Udasi from Sultanpur Lodhi through, Ludhiana and Jagera Nanaksar and went to Bhasaud through Banbhaura, He rested at this place along with his companions. Then onwards the place has been named as Tikana Sahib (resting place). Guru Hargobind Sahib also visited the place during his battles in Malwa. Guru Hargobind ji tied his horse with a mango tree there which has now dried up. Grand conferences on propagation of Sikhism (Gurmat Samagams) are held and partaking of ‘Khande da Pahul’ takes place on Katak Poornmasi and on 5 July, the day Guru Hargobind ji was born. Special programs are held on every Sunday and Masya. The children are connected to Sikh History, Guru’s words, Keertan, gatka and turban tying. Free medicines are given in the dispensary attached to the Gurdwara. A beautiful museum attracts the young and the old alike towards the Sikh fundamentals and religiosity. 9 bighas of land and 19 shops are attached to the Gurdwara. (1) (2)

References
1. Dhana Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra, p.217
2.Gyani Gyan Singh, Twareekh Guru Khalsa

 

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Bhasaur,

Bhasaur is a village in Dhuri Tehsil, Sangrur district of Punjab. It is located on State Highway No. 11 between Dhuri and Malerkotla 10 km away from sub-district headquarter Dhuri (Tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Sangrur. As per 2009 stats, it is about 240 km from Delhi and 140 km from Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab state. Its nearby villages are Banbauri, Sangala, Babanpur, Sangali etc. According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bhasaur village is 039636. Pincode of Bhasaur village locality is 148024. Bhasaur village is also a gram panchayat. The total geographical area of village is 959.13 hectares. Bhasaur has a total population of 3,527 peoples in about 735 houses. Village is famous due to a Sikh preacher and writer Teja Singh Bhasaud. Guru Nanak visited this place from Banbhaura. A Singh Sabha Gurdwara was constructed by Teja Singh Bhasaud at the place commemorating his visit. (1) (2) (3)

References
1. Dhanna Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra, p.216
2. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Singh Sabha Bhasaur, District Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 102-103
3. Bhasaur Village in Dhuri (Sangrur) Punjab | villageinfo.in

 

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Kheri Jattan

Gurdwara Jhida Sahib Kheri Jattan

Kheri Jattan village is located in Dhuri tehsil of Sangrur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 8 KM from Malerkotla, 15 km away from sub-district headquarter Dhuri and 27 km away from district headquarter Sangrur. As per 2009 stats, Kheri Jattan village is also a gram panchayat. Total population is 1468 and number of houses are 277. The total geographical area of the village is 375.46 hectares. According to Census 2011 the village location code of Kheri Jattan village is 039642 and pincode is 148024. The village is in Malerkotla Tehsil in Sangrur District of Punjab State. (1), (2) As per local tradition Guru Nanak Dev ji came here in his first Udasi and stayed here for some time in a local jhida (a place with high natural growth). He was looked after well by Mai Bholi, a lady with great spiritual leanings. The local people were very much impressed by Guru Nanak’s teachings and became his followers. Later, at the place where Guru Nanak Sahib stayed, a gurdwara named Jhirra Sahib was constructed in 1894 AD. New congressional hall was constructed along the charming Gurdwara surrounded by Beautiful Jamun trees. Guru Nanak Dev langar Hall was added later. The natural surroundings of the Gurdwara are indeed mesmerizing. (3)(4)(5)

References
1. Kheri Jattan Village in Dhuri (Sangrur) Punjab | villageinfo.in
2. Kheri Jattan Village , Malerkotla Tehsil , Sangrur District
3. Twareekh Guru Khalsa
4. Dhana Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra, p.
5. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Jhira Sahib, Kheri Jattan, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 120

 

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Dhadogal
Dr Dalvinder Singh Grewal

Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Nanaksar Sahib Dhadogal, Sangrur

Dhadogal village is located 15 kms away from Dhuri tehsil headquarters of Sangrur district (30 kms away) in Punjab, The total geographical area of the village is 980 hectares with a population of 2,895 peoples in about 566 houses. According to Census 2011 information the village location code of Dhadogal village is 039641 and pincode is 148024. (1) According to a local legend, during his first itinerary, Guru Nanak stayed here while proceeding towards Sangrur. The local people believe that the tree under which Guru Nanak dev ji rested, bears sweet fruit which otherwise would have been bitter. Having a faith in Guru Nanak they constructed a huge double-storied Gurdwara complex containing sanctum sanctorum, a langar hall and a prayer hall. (2)

References

1.https://villageinfo.in/punjab/sangrur/dhuri/dhadogal.html
2. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Nanaksar Sahib Dhandogal, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limaited, Punjab October 2019, p. 121

 

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Banganwali,

Gurdwara Pehi Patshahi Banganwali

Banganwali village is located in Dhuri tehsil of Sangrur district in Punjab, India , 6km away from Dhuri and 24km away from Sangrur. According to Census 2011 the total geographical area of village is 246.45 hectares. Banganwali has a total population of 1,153 peoples staying in 215 houses. Pincode of Banganwali is 148024 and the village location code is 039653. (1) Banganwali is about 5 km from Bhasaud in Dhuri Tehsil towards north. Guru Nanak visit the place during his first itinerary. About a furlong In the east of village Banganwali there are two banyan (bohar) trees distancing each other by six steps one towards north and the other towards south. Guru Nanak Dev’s Manji Sahib is in between these two banyan trees. There is a pond closeby which has been converted into a sarovar. About 15-20 bighas of un-irrigated land is attached to the Gurdwara which has been declared s village common land (shamlat) (2)

References
1. ://villageinfo.in/punjab/sangrur/dhuri/banganwali.html
2. Dhana Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra, p. 216-217

 

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Cheema
Dr. Dalvinder Singh Grewal

Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Cheema District Sangrur​

Cheema village is located in Dhuri tehsil of Sangrur district in Punjab,14 km away from Dhuri and 28km away from Sangrur. According to Census 2011 the total geographical area of Cheema village is 232.79 hectares; a population of 967 peoples, living in 173 houses. Its pin code is 148024 and the village location code is 039645. (1) As per the prevailing folklore, Guru Nanak visited the place during his first Udasi. He came from Bangwali and went to Bhadalwadh on his way to Sangrur. A magnificent Gurdwara building and a sprawling sarovar commemorate Guru Nanak’s visit to the place. The building construction was initiated by Sant Atar Singh in 1911. New sanctum sanctorum with a huge dome flanked by small domes and supported by many arched façade are part of the 50 feet high ceiling was started in 2010. It is the tallest Gurdwara in the entire district. The environmental concerns have been kept in mind during construction. No marble or gold has been used anywhere. Huge langar hall and the rooms with moderns facilities and amenities attract pilgrims for night stays. The Gururabs are celebrated with devotion by the people from adjoining areas in large strength.(2)
References
1 Cheema Village Population, Caste - Dhuri Sangrur, Punjab - Census India; Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
2. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Nanaksar Cheema, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 123

 

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Bhadalwadh

Gurdwara Pehi Patshahi Bhadalvadh
Bhadalwad is a Village in Dhuri Tehsil in Sangrur District of Punjab, India. It is located 16 KM towards North from District headquarters Sangrur, 6 KM from Dhuri and 106 KM from State capital Chandigarh. Bhadalwad Pin code is 148017 (1) Guru Nanak Dev ji came here to meet a Muslim faqir who had met him during his Mecca travel and had held discussions during the travel. Guru Nanak visited him and stayed with him and held discussions again. The faqirs was very much pleased. Guru ji proceeded to Chheetanwala from here. Hundred years later, Guru Hargobind Sahib who had been following Guru anak Dev Ji’s steps, also visited the place. He tied his horse with a tree which is reminiscent of his visit. From this place he went towards Nankiana Sahib, Mangwal. Guru Tegh Bahadur also visited the place en-route to Jehangir village. The jand tree to which Guru Tegh Bahadur tied his horse still survives in the complex. providing cover with its leaves to the archway. (2)

References
1. Bhadalwad Village , Dhuri Tehsil , Sangrur District
2. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Charansar Sahib, Bhadarwadh, Dhuri, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 126-127

 

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Gehlan

Gurdwara Sangatsar Sahib Gehlan

Gurdwara Sangatsar Sahib, Gehlan. Sangrur disgrict

Gehlan village is located in Sangrur tehsil of Sangrur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 9km away from Sangrur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gehlan village. As per 2009 stats, Gehlan village is also a gram panchayat. The total geographical area of village is 293 hectares. Gehlan has a total population of 822 peoples in 152 houses. According to Census 2011 village location code of is 039674 and pincode is 147204. (1) Guru Nanak came to Gehlan from Chheetanwala on the way to Mangwal and sat outside the village where the Gurdwara Sangatsar Sahib commemorating his visit is established. (2) Located on a main street in the village wears a fresh look since it has been recently renovated. (3)

References
1. Gehlan Village in Sangrur, Punjab | villageinfo.in
2. Dhana Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra, p.213
3. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Datun sar, Bhalwan Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 110-111

 

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Ghanaur Jattan,

Gurdwara Patshahi 1, 6 & 9 Ghanaur Jattan Sahib​

Ghanaur Jattan is a Village in Sunam Tehsil in Sangrur District of Punjab State, India located 22 KM towards East from Sangrur, 17 KM from Sunam and111 KM from State capital Chandigarh.. Ghanaur Jattan Pin code is 148026 and postal head office is Bhawanigarh. Local Language is Punjabi. Village population is 1369 and number of houses are 270. (1) The village is located on the Sarhand canal’s Ghaghar Branch. It is locally known as Tall Ghanaur. Local legends mention of Guru Nanak’s visit to the place. 6th Guru Hargobind Sahib and 9th Guru Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib also visited this place. A sprawling complex of common Gurdwara Sahib commemorating the visits of all three Gurus is located among the vast greenery of fields all around and natural growth is in abundant as the Ghaghar river flows close by peacefully. Two Nishan Ssahibs identify the Gurdwara from a distance. The tall structure of Gurdwara Ghanaur Sahib towers over all these natural surroundings. An ancient kendu tree (ebony) on one side dominates the sky line. A large sarovar is attached to the gurrdwra and its walls have paintings of the gurus. The langar hall is open round the clock. Guru Hargobind Sahib tied his horses with two wooden posts which have now grown in to two karir trees which now exist on the premises of the Gurdwara and the devotees consider these sacred and worshoip these as well. Guru Tegh Bahadur sahib is stated to have visited this place while touring Malwa region. (2)

References
1.ttp://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Sangrur/Sunam/Ghanaur-Jattan
2. Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p.119

 

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Khurana,

Khurana is a most beautiful village having many gurdwara sahibs. This village is in Sangrur Tehsil in Sangrur District of Punjab State, India and located 6 KM towards East from District headquarters on the Sangrur-Patiala road and 117 KM from State capital Chandigarh. Its Pin code is 148001 and postal head office is Sangrur. It is just Mangwal 2 KM fom the village. Khurana village population is 1682 and number of houses are 303 as per 2011 Census. (1) An age old local legend describes Guru Nanak’s visit to the place while going to Mangwal. Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth master of Sikhs, also visited the village during his travels in 1616 CE coming from Akoī and stayed here close to the village pond, southeast of the village where a Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib Patshahi Chhevin now marks the site as a testimony to his visit. (2) Guru Hargobind ji came in the village but no one cared about except Mai Karmo who followed Guru ji. Seeing her following Guru Ji stopped and sat under Beri Tree. Mai Karmo Ji along with the accompanied sangat bowed in front of Guru Ji and offered milk. Guru Ji blessed her with Son and also blessed that who-so-ever will come here with devotion all his wishes will come true. The beri Tree is still present in the complex.

Gurdwara Jyotisar Khurana Sangrur

A beautiful Gurdwara complex was later constructed to commemorate his visit. This complex includes the sanctum sanctorum where Sri Guru Granth Sahib is seated, a spacious langar hall, rooms for visitors and a beautiful landscaped garden. An ante-room has a mirror like work depicting Guru Gobind Singh. Gurpurabs and Puranmashis are the special occasions when congregations are held on a large scale. Hola Mahala and Jor Mela too are largely attended. (3)

References
1. Khurana Village , Sangrur Tehsil , Sangrur District
2. "Khurana". www.offerings.nic.in. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
3. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Sidha Sahib, Khurana, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p.122

 

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Gurudwara Shri Akoi Sahib, Sangrur

Gurudwara Shri Akoi Sahib is situated in the village Akoi Sahib, Distt Sangrur. Situated on the Sangrur Dhuri Road, it marks the place where Shri Guru Nanak.

Gurdwara Akoi Sahib
Akoi Sahib is a Village in Sangrur Tehsil in Sangrur District of Punjab State, India. It is located 4 KM towards North from Sangrur, 5 kms to the west from Nanakiana Sahib Mangwal, and 119 KM from State capital Chandigarh. Its pin code is 148001 and postal head office is Sangrur. Banganwali is 2 KM from this place. (1) This Gurdwara is situated is at 200 stes from village Akoi a= towards the south and at a distance of 5 Km North of Sangrur City on Malerkotla-Sangrur Road in Village Akoi. This Holy place has been blessed by the visits of First Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sixth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and Ninth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (3). Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place in 1508. People gathered here enchanted by his Sh abad abd music by Bhai Mardana. They offered him food and water. When he came to know that this place did not have a name he called it Akoi Sahib. As per Mahan Kosh, he asked the people present to construct a dharamsal and spread the message of God and truth to all. (4) Guru Nanak came here from Nankiana Sahib and went to Bhamabbandi which is about 6 km to the west. Gurdwara Akoi has 400 bighas of land attached to it. Earlier it used to get 125 rupees from Jind state which has been stopped after 1948. Its post office is sangrur and the railway station sangrur is just 5 km towards the north and Bahadur Singh wala 5 km towards south. Both langar and staying arrangements exists for the visitors. (3) At that time a dense forest existed here. Guru Ji blessed the followers and said that one day a city would prosper here. Guru Ji had come here from Nanakiana Sahib, Village Mangwal. (2)
Guru Hargobind sahib’s visit is foud recorded in Mahan Kosh, Malwa Sikh Itihas and wafreekh Gru Khalsa. (4) Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji visited this place in 1616. He came here from Kanjhla which is 10 kms to the south of Akoi. He went to Nankiana Sahib from Akoi (3) Some Sadhus had burnt a Peepal tree at Nanak Matta which belonged to Guru Nanak Dev Ji. So Alamsat, a follower of Baba Gurditta Ji (the eldest son of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji), requested Guru Ji to visit Nanak Matta. Guru Ji, while on his way from Amritsar to Nanak Matta, stayed at this place due to strong devotion of Manak Chand Ji. (2, 3) People served Guru Ji with love and devotion. The karir tree with which Guru Ji had tied his horse still exists near Manji Sahib (3). Guru Ji blessed this place with milk and sons. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji visited this place in 1665 alongwith his Mother, Mata Nanaki Ji, his wife, Mata Gujri Ji, his Maternal Uncle Kirpal Chand Ji , few Sikhs and Rababi group of Bhai Nathu ram Ji, while on his way from Anandpur sahib to Assam on 3 Years Journey. Guru Ji came via Villages Aalo-Aarkh, Bhawanigarh, Gharachon, Mangwal and Nanakiana. Guru Ji arranged Kirtan Darbar here. (2)

References
1.https://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Sangrur/Sangrur/Akoi-Sahib
2. Gurudwara Sri Akoi Sahib, Sangrur - World Gurudwaras.
3. Dhana Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra, p. 213-214
4. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Akoi Sahib, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 130-131

 

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Mangwal

Gurudwara Nankiana Sahib, Sangrur
Mangwal village is located in Sangrur tehsil of Sangrur district in Punjab, India situated 3km away from Sangrur. As per 2009 stats, Mangwal village is also a gram panchayat. The total geographical area of village is 1050 hectares. Mangwal has a population of 9,066 peoples, in about 1,905 houses. According to Census 2011 the location code of the village is 039764 and pincode is 148001. (1)

Gurudwara Shri Nankiana Sahib is situated in the District City Sangrur, Situated on the outskirts of city. It marks the place where Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and Guru Tegbahadur Sahib Ji had visited. Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji had meeting with Kaal here. He told Guru Sahib about controlling the people. Guru Nanak Dev Ji came here from village Bhalwan (3) According to local tradition, when Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji came here in the early 16th century; the village of Mangwal was closer to the site of the present Gurdwara which stands near a deep pond. It was on the bank of this pond that Guru Nanak had preached to the villagers. (2) Guru Nanak held disussions agt this ace with a Brahman named Kalyug. He stayed here for one month 21 days. (3) Guru nanak encouraged the congregation in the village to work hard and live a life free of superstition. (4)

A century later, as Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji visited the village in 1616 from Akoi and wengt to village Khurana (3) He reminded the inhabitants to maintain the sanctity of the pool consecrated by Guru Nanak and not to pollute its water with village waste. Guru Hargobind also had a platform constructed in honour of Guru Nanak. The villagers obeyed Guru Hargobind and shifted to the site of the present village from where they would come to make obeisance at the Thara Sahib, or the sacred platform, and to have a dip in the holy pool. According to a copper plate preserved in the Gurdwara, the present, a fortress like haveli type building was constructed in 1886 by Raja Raghbir Singh (1833-87) of Jind. (2)

Gurdwara is housed in a high walled complex on the highway that skirts Mangal. The Gurdwara includes a saror-var surrounded on all sides by a parikrama colonnaded corridors and a sizeable langar hall providing meals round the clock. Rooms are also available for the devotees for night stay. (4) The entry to the Gurdwara is through a massive wooden gate, consisting of several courtyards. In the central courtyard is a marble floored domed structure called Manji Sahib Patshahi Pehli. It has a platform, reverently covered with a piece of cloth, representing the Thara Sahib established by Guru Hargobind Sahib. In a separate compound behind the Manji Sahib is the assembly hall where Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is seated in the middle. A peculiar weapon called gurzitabar with inscription 1724 on it in Persian numerals is preserved as an antique. It is a steel rod with a hilt like that of a sword but the point having five tongues like blunt blades projecting sideways. A Persian couplet inscribed on it means: 'Gurzitabar in the hands of Gobind Singh strikes the enemy's head.' An engraved figure shows Guru Gobind Singh on horseback. (2) Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji tied his horse to a Karir Tree. Later when the construction of Gurudwara Sahib was going on, some person unknowingly cut the Karir tree and constructed a room there. But with passing of time Karir tree grew up again and came out of the roof of the room. Another compound houses the Guru ka Langar. The old pond has been lined and converted into a sarovar. (2) (3)

Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib Mangwal owns 140 acres of land and is administered directly by the SGPC. Besides daily prayers and divans, important days on the Sikh calendar are observed with special religious programs, Vaisakhi taking precedence among them. (2) (3)

References
1. https://villageinfo.in/punjab/sangrur/sangrur/mangwal.html
2. Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib Mangwal | Discover Sikhism
3. Dhana Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra, p. 213-214.]
4. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Nankiana Sahib, Mangwal, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 114-115

 

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Kamalpur Dirba

Gurdwara nanaksar, Pehli Pashahi,Kamalpur Dirba
Kamalpur is a Village in Sunam Tehsil in Sangrur District of Punjab located 29 KM towards East from Sangrur, 17 KM from Sunam and 114 KM from State capital Chandigarh. Kamalpur Pin code is 148035 and postal head office is Dirba. According to 2011 Census Kamalpur population is 3397 in 639 houses. Its local Language is Punjabi. (1)

Guru Nanak dev ji came here from First Ghanaur Jattan on the way to Kurukshetra. According to Mahan Kosh, after visiting Bhagal, Cheeka and Kharaudi Guru Nanak halted in Jind for sometime before making his way to Kamalpura a village in Dirba. (2) However the route when marked showed that after Ghanaur Jattan Guru Nanak in first itinerary (udasi) proceeded through Mehlan to Kamalpur Dirba. After resting here he preceded to Kamalpura (Patiala) and through Bhagal, Cheeka, Pehowa, he reached Kurukshetra. Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib Kamalpur Dirba commemorates Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s visit to the place. (2)(3)

References
1. Kamalpur Village , Sunam Tehsil , Sangrur District.
2. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Nanaksar Sahib, Kamalpur, Dirba, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, Sangrur, p. 108
3. Video on Kamalpur Didba on PTC by Turban Traveller

 

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PATIALA DITRICT​

Kamalpur Patiala
Kamalpur is a Village in Sanour Tehsil in Patiala District of Punjab State, India. It is located 8 KM towards South from Patiala and 74 KM from Chandigarh. This Place is in the border of the Patiala Punjab and Kaithal District in Haryana. Cheeka in Kaithal District is in the South from this place. According to 2011 Census Kamalpur Local Language is Punjabi. Kamalpur Village population is 915 and number of houses are 158. (1)

Gurudwara Patshahi Pehli Chevin ate Nauvin Sahib, Kamalpur, Patiala
Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited from Sangrur disgtrict during his first travels. After Kamalpur Dirba he came to this place and went towards Kurkshetara through Cheeka and Pehowa. Gurudwara Patshahi Pehli Chevin ate Nauvin Sahib is situated in Village Kamalpur Distt Patiala. This sacred place is related to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji. According to local tradition, Guru Nanak Dev Ji came here and sat on the periphery of the village on the bank of a pond. The villagers did not pay heed to him taking him to be an ordinary saint. In those days, a Sadhu also used to live on the same bank of the pond. People cared him instead. Guru Nanak held discussions with the sadhu who was deeply impressed at the Guru Nanak’s thought process, spirituality, chrisma and communicative competence. Having heard the discussion the local people were also attracted towards Guru Nanak and thronged to him in large number. Gruu Nanak delivered discourses to them here and rested here for some days and blessed this place. Gurudwara Shri Patshahi Pehli is situated at that Place. Guru Hargobind Sahib and Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib also came here while on Malwa tour and rested here for some time. They also blessed this place. (2) (3)

References
1. Gurudwara Shri Patshahi Pehli Chevin ate Nauvin Sahib, Kamalpur - iGurudwara
2. Dhana Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra,
3. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurudwara Patshahi Pehli, Chevin ate Nauvin Sahib, Kamalpur, Patiala, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 109

 

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Andana

Andana village is located in Moonak tehsil of Sangrur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 15km away from Moonak and 66km away from Sangrur. As per 2009 stats, Andana village is also a gram panchayat. The total geographical area of village is 1681 hectares. Andana has a total population of 5,291 peoples in about 926 houses. According to Census 2011 the village location code of Andana village is 039954 and pincode is 148033. (1) According to Sri Mat nank Vijay Granth Guru Nanak came here and from here went to Sunam. ‘Andane te Satigur aae Shehar Sunam’. (2) According to Harinder Singh Bhllar of Andna (video) Guru nanak came here from Jind and went to to Sunam. He stayed here for 13 days. 26 acres of land is attached to the Gurdwara. Gurdwaara guru nanakiwas Andana commemorates his visit to the place.

References
1. Andana Village in Moonak (Sangrur) Punjab | villageinfo.in
2. Sant Ren, Bijay Granth, Udasi Khand, Chodhwan Adhiyae, p. 686. (1)

 

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Sunam

Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi Kohliyanwala, Sunam, Distt Ludhiana
Sunam is a town and a tehsil near Ditrict Headqarter Sangrur in Punjab. Being the birth plce of Shahid Udham Singh the freedom fighter, it is named as Sunam Udham Singh Wala in 2006. (1) Sunam is listed in the Ain-i-Akbari as a pargana under sirhind Sirkar producing a revenue of 7,067,696 dams for the imperial treasury and supplying a force of 2000 infantry and 500 cavalry. It had a brick fort at the time. It was one of the many towns under the rule of Wazir Khan (2) Sunam is located at 30.13°N 75.8°E. It falls under the district of Sangrur, located on the Ludhiana-Hisar railway line. It is connected, by road with Patiala (64 km), Sangrur (13 km), Bathinda (95 km), Ludhiana (90 km), and Chandigarh (129 km).[3] As of 2011 India census (4) Sunam had a population of 334,641. Sunam has two colleges, the Guru Nanak Dev Dental College Sunam, and Shaheed Udham Singh Govt College Sunam. (5) (6)

After visiting Andana on Patran-Moonak Road Guru Nanak along with Bhai Bala and Mardana in 1566 Bikrami (1509 AD) while returning from his first itinerary and going to Sultanpur Lodhia, came and sat on the bank of Hansna River flowing south of Sunam . From here a Pandit of Lahad Gotra took him to his house in Sunam with great devotion. He and his old mother served the Guru with great devotion After staying here for four days, Guru Nanak went to Nanakiana Sahib, Sangrur on his way to Sultanpur, Lodhi. Mention of this has been made in Bijay Granth of Sant Ren as follows:

Andane te Satigur aae Shehar Sunam. Utre aae so nadi pur Lahad le gayo dham.
Chaupai: Ik mai sewak tahi bhai. Pun tinte gur agya lai.
Guru Nanak Bala Mardana. Tahin te bida su bhaye mahana.
(Udasi Khand, Chodhwan Adhiyae, p. 686). (7)

Guru Nanak thus stayed for four days in Kohliyan Mohalla. Once Sant Atar Singh came to Sunam and held a congregation. He told the present sangat about the importance of the place about Guru Nanak’s visit and asked the sangat to construct a suitable Gurdwara at the place commemorating Gru Nanak’s vsit. It will be a great center of worship and spifitjual centre and people will throng from near and far to visit it. With Captain Ram Singh leading, the sangat joined hand to construct a marvellous struture in honour of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Sant Baba Jagtar Singh and sant baba Kirpal Singh ji added further to its glory adding sarovar, langar hall and residential place for the tourists. Now regular congregtions are held on various gurpurabs and historical days and the sangat comes in large number.

Gurdwara Patshahi Pehli is situated at a distance of 19 km from the city of Sangrur in a town called Sunam. This religious edifice was built to honour Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji - the first guru. While visiting Malwa, Guru Ji stayed near the Sirhind stream, after which he was invited to the house of a follower where a shrine was established. This gurdwara is constructed in 1919 and refurbished in 1966. It consists of a rectangular hall, gallery, a verandah, a brick-paved courtyard and a domed tower. It is believed that every wish is fulfilled at this gurdwara. (8) Gurdwara is now in a densely populated Sunam surrounded by houses from all sides. (9)

References
1. "Re-name of existing city of Sunam as "Sunam Udham Singh Wala' in Tehsil Sunam, District Sangrur" (PDF). Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
2. Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak; Jarrett, Henry Sullivan (translator) (1891).
3. The Ain-i-Akbari. Calcutta: Asiatic Society of Bengal. p. 296. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
4. "Places of Interest, Sangrur". Government of Punjab. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
5. "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
6. "Colleges and Universities in Sangrur". Government of Punjab. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
7. Sunam - Wikipedia
8. Sant Ren, Bijay Granth, Udasi Khand, Chodhwan Adhiyae, p. 686.
9. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Sunam, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 106-107

 

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Bhamabadi

Bhamabadi is a Village in Sangrur Tehsil in Sangrur District of Punjab State, Indialocated 9 KM towards west from Sangrur and 130 KM from State capital Chandigarh. It is close to Badrukhan (4 KM ) Its pin code is 148001 and postal head office is Sangrur. (1) According to Gur Tirath Cycle yatra (p.214) he came here from Akoi. Bhamabadi is 6.4 km from Akoi Sahib in the west. Guru Nanak’s place is one furlong towards the east of the village. At that time consruction of Manji sahib had not been done. People of the village used to gather here on the function of Lohdi, tied Nishan sahib to a tree. The place was known as Tahli sahib. An adjoning sarovar was famously nown as Grusar sahib. The local people told that whenever there is a disease or any other problem for the villagers, the villagers go there. There they see a white beard old man and five Sikhs who advise that Kdah parsad must be offered to win over the disease or the problem. Hence the entire village pays obeissance at the palce. However, there is no Gurdwara and the place is famous as sadhan da dera. There is no staying or food arrangments for the visitors though 100 bighas of land is attahd to the plaace which has high growth and large trees. The income from these fileds is eaten up by the sadhus. There is no manji sahib or Sri Guru Granth sahib (2) The study of the map shows that Guru nanak came here Sunam while returning to Sultanpur Lodhi from First Udasi. Now a splendid Gurdwara has been consructed at he place

References
1. Bhamabadi Village
2. Dhana Singh Chehal, Gur Tirath Cycle Yatra, p. 214

 

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Bahadurpur,

Gurdwara Bunga Sahib Bahdurpur

Bahadurpur is a village in the Sangrur District of Punjab. It is located at 4km from the holy site of Mastuana Sahib, 10km from Sangrur, and 32 km from Barnala, on Sangrur-Barnala main road. It has a population of 8,367, according to the 2011 census. Its neighbouring villages are Duggan, Badrukhan, Badbar and Bhammabadi. This is the village of Jind riyast Raja sher Singh whose 4th generation presently lives in village. The majority of the residents are Jatt Sikhs of Khaira Gotra. Agriculture is the main occupation of majority population of village. Around 5% peoples are employed in Mastuana Sahib. Others are in army, teacher and in other Profession. (1). Bahaderpur Pin code is 148001 and postal head office is Sangrur. (2) According to local legend the Gurdwra commemorates a visit f Guru Nanak Dev ji while returning from first Udasi. A Gurdwara commemoirating his visit was constructed wigth Lakhnauri (Nanakshahi) bricks and was built like a bunga hence the name of the Gurdwra came to be nown as Bumga sahib. Now new whilte coloured has been constructed among the tropical trees. With a flight of steps leading to it, the structure is a magesgtic sight (3). Earlier structure has been plastered over and converted to a row of rooms for the visitors. Sri Guru Granth Sahib has been installed in the large building adjoining these rooms. It has big langar hall where meals are served round the clock. Gurdwara is on the road connected the village with the main road. (3) Buses are available from Sangrur and Barnala frequently. Both Sangrur n Barnala are railway stations as well.

References

1. Bahadurpur, Sangrur - Wikipedia
2. Bahaderpur Village
3. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019,

 

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Mastuana,

Gurudwara Gursagar Sahib Mastuana Sahib Sangrur
Situated at distance of 6 KM west of Sangrur on the Sangrur-Barnala Road, Mastuana was built by Sant Atar Singh a Pious man of Cheema. The Gurudwara is named after Jatt Mastu, who contributed his forest land to the saint Baba Atar Singh [1886-1927] for constructing a Gurudwara Gur Sagar and also a Tank in this place. The saint also started a High School in this place and a degree college has also come up now and is functioning since 1920. Every year from 29th to 31st Jan a Jor Mela is conducted here and is celebrated with much gaiety and enthusiasm. The saint Baba Atar Singh was cremated here and thus a big gathering and function is organized every year on 3rd July every year. Jor Mela is held hare for 3 days on 29, 30 and 31 January every year. Sant Baba Atar Singh was cremated here a big congregation his held on 3rd July every year.

Now the Gurdwara has become a huge compex where not only Gurdwara but also a large number of educational insitutions have been created by Mastuana trust. Bus service is available for every 4 to 5 minutes Gurudwara Gursagar Sahib Mastuana Sahib to Sangruru and Barnala. It is famous for its location and the teaching facilities available in and around the Gurudwara. The Gurudwara Gursagar Sahib Mastuana Sahib has now become learning and religious centre too for the backward people of the place. They were initially taught the religious Sikhism by Sant Attar Singh ji Mastuana Sahib who had a flair for teaching. Sant Atar Singh who built the Gurudwara Gursagar Sahib Mastuana Sahib took his birth in the year 1867in Cheema Village in Sangrur. The Saint was not only a famous religious leader, but was also a great orator, leader and a social worker, with high education and preached novel living culture to his people. The saint also felt that without basic education progress of one's own self as well that of the country as a whole, is impossible. Thus he developed this center as a religious place as well as an educational hub. In the year 1920 the Saint Atar Singh commenced the Degree College and also a High School, which was followed by various academic institutions in a row, thus serving the cause of the public in a great manner. Akal College of education is another land mark achieved by them for imparting teachers' education and the same was started in 2005, which has excelled in all areas including academic, cultural, and sports activities, say over a record period of 8 years which is indeed laudable. (1) There is long held belief of the people that Guru Nanak came here during return from first udasi. He came here from Bhamabandi and Bahadurpur and rwen to Kanjhla on his way to Sultanpur Lodhi. The foundation of present Gur dwara was laid in 1959 Visitors come here in large numbers to pay obeisance. (2) Punjab Goverement has approved a medical College at the place now.

References
1.https://www.indiamapped.com/gurudwaras-in-india/gurudwara-gursagar-sahib-mastuana-sahib-sangrur/
2. Punitinder Kaur Sidhu, Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Gurusar Sahib, Mastuana, Sangrur, Guru Nanak’s Blessed Trail (Punjab), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Punjab October 2019, p. 128-129