Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvin (Joga)
Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvin is located in the village of Joga 19 km north of Mansa (29°59`N, `75°23`E), in Mansa district of the Punjab. This historical shrine is dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur as the name Patshahi Nauvin (Ninth Master) indicates.
Joga according to local tradition, was not in existence when the Guru visited the area. He encamped at the site now marked by the Gurdwara, a half-kilometre east of the present day village of Joga. No one noticed the Guru`s presence. It was only when he prepared to leave, that Jugraj, the Sar Panch (local chief), came to offer obeisance. He requested the Guru to stay a little longer. Guru Tegh Bahadur said, "Establish a village on that mound. The site is invulnerable."
Jugraj founded the habitation as directed and named it Joga after his son. A memorial platform was also constructed where Guru Tegh Bahadur had sat. This was later replaced by a gurudwara. The present building is in the middle of a one acre walled compound. It is entered through a high gateway flanked by rows of rooms and includes a square domed sanctum at one end of a spacious hall. The sanctum is supported by four grooved octagonal columns while another four pillars, cylindrical in shape, support the rest of the hall. The Gurdwara owns 20 acres of land and is administered by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee through a local committee.
The village is situated in the cotton belt of Punjab called the "Area of white gold" to the North-Northwest of New Delhi.
References
- Tara SINGH, Sri GUT `1`irat.h Sahgruhi. Ainritsar, n.d.
- Thakar Singh, Giam, .S`n Gunlunre Darshan. Anirilsar, 1923
- Mdlvfi Drsh Ralan d1 Sakfii Polhi. Ainritsar, 1968
- Gian Singh, Giani, Twdnjkh Gurdu nriin. Anirilsar, n.d.
