Exploring Gurudwaras of Chandigarh

by Dynamix Group Writer

Chandigarh is mostly referred to as a well-planned city but its sacredness is often neglected. Its is the capital city of Punjab, which means spontaneous presence of the Sikh community all over the city and with Sikhs, come Gurudwaras, the worship places of Sikhism and the resting place of their sacred book, the Guru Granth Sahib. While the people of the cleanest city of India are quite educated and modern in their thinking, at the same time they have strong relationships with their religion, faiths and beliefs. This strong belief has given rise to a number of magnanimous Gurudwaras all around the city, which are a spiritual treat to watch for every visitor.

Here are a few Gurudwaras around the city that you must visit:

Khooni Sahib Manimajra:

Located in the Manimajra village, Bhains Tiba of Chandigarh is this beautiful Gurudwara, in close proximity with the Mansa Devi temple. Guru Gobind Sahib is said to have visited this place, where a Brahmin girl used to serve him. Prior to leaving Manimajra, Guru Sahab ordered a temple to built in the name of this devotee servant, before the Gurudwara.

Nada Sahib

On the banks of river Ghaghar, in the Panchkula district of Punjab, is the Nada Sahib Gurudwara. It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh rested here after winning the battle with the Mughals. A great follower of Guru Sahab stayed here and Guru Sahab named the Gurudwara after him as Nadu Sahib.

Amb Sahib

This Gurudwara in the Phase VI of SAS Nagar was visited by the 7^th Guru, Guru Har Rai Sahab, in 1659. This Gurudwara is thronged by thousands of devotes on Sakrant in January. A mango tree, located in this gurudwara, bears fruit even in winters, as ordained by Guru Har Rai Sahab.

Baoli Sahib

An aged devotee of Guru Gurditta ji meditated at this place which made Guru Gobind Singhji pay a visit. It is believed that this old devotee asked Guru Sahab to end the thirst of the villagers and Guru Sahab shot an arrow in the ground, giving rise to a Baoli (A well with a staircase). People take a dip in this Baoli on every amavas night.

Koohni Sahib

This gurudwara was actually called Bageecha Sahib and despite its rich history, it is one of least explored Gurudwaras near Chandigarh. It is said that Guru Gobind Singh ji visited the place to meet Mata Raj Kaur, the wife of a sikh who had extended support to Aurangzeb. Mata Raj Kaur left her husband in Dehradun and lived here. Guru Sahab visited her and rested here on his elbow. This is how the place got its name “Koohni” Sahib.

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