Batala
BATALA (31° 49'N, 75° 12'E), an old town in Gurdaspur district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Nanak, who was married here, according to local tradition, on Bhadon sudf7, 1544 Bk/24 September 1487, to Sulakkhani, daughter of Mul Chand, of the village of Pakkhoke, on the River Ravi, but resident at Batala as caretaker of the lands and property owned by an affluent landlord, Ajitta Randhava. Two historical shrines in Batala commemorate the event. A third one is dedicated to Guru Hargobind's eldest son, Baba Gurditta, who was also married at Batala.
Gurudwaras Over Here
References
1. Thakar Singh, Giani, Sri Gurduare Darshan. Amritsar, 1923
2. Tara Singh, Sn Gur Tirath Sangrahi. Amritsar, n.d.
3. Santokh Singh, Bhai, Sn Gur Pratap Suraj Granth. Amritsar, 1926-37
4. Vir Singh, Bhai, ed., PuratanJanam Sakhi. Amritsar, 1982
