Gurdwara Nanaksar, Samadh Bhai
Gurdwara Nanaksar is located in Village Samadh Bhai of District Moga in Punjab. The total area of the Gurdwara is 24 acres. The Gurdwara was begun at the request of the local sangat by Sant Baba Ishar Singh Jee, who died in 1963, however before his death Baba Ishar Singh Jee had asked Sant Baba Gurdev Singh Jee to replace him at Samadh Bhai and complete the Gurdwara which was finished in 1964.
Katha and Kirtan are carried out daily, in both the early morning and evening hours - as per the Maryada of Nanaksar. Also the Akhand Path of Sri Sukhmani Sahib is carried out without any break.
Each month, the day of Sangrand is celebrated (at about 10 am) at this Gurdwara, over and above the daily routine of morning and evening prayers. Sangats from far and near take the holy bath in the Sarovar and then attend the Sri Sampat Akhand Paths of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee and Kirtan and Katha by renowned Ragiis.
Tuk-Tuk Wale Sri Sampat Akhand Path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee is performed to mark the ceremony of offering of palanquin carrying the body of Sant Baba Ishar Singh Jee to the flowing water of river Satluj at a place Harike. The Bhogs are carried out in the evening followed by all-night long Katha and Kirtan in which renowned Ragiis from different parts of India, who feel blessed to attend and sing the praises of Baba Jee and Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee. The Worldwide Sangat often come here to participate and obtain the blessings of Almighty God.
Administration of Amrit is carried out here each month on Sangrand and also after the Barsi ceremony of Baba Ishar Singh Jee every year. The devotees who partake of Amrit are directed to lead their lives in the light of Gurbani. Golden dome of this Gurdwara can be seen from long distance and this adds to the beauty of this place.
Our training center, located in the Gurdwara, in which all the newcomers are enrolled, imparted the necessary training in; recitation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Kirtan (singing of holy hymns), Katha (preaching of Sikhism by narrating stories related to the lives of Sikh Gurus and famous Sants in light of Gurbani), the playing of the Harmonium (key board) and Tabla (drums), as well as, training in various other musical instruments.
A free dispensary, staffed with qualified allopathic, ayurvedic and homeopathic doctors, is available as per posted schedules for free consultation and medicines are distributed, free of cost, to all.
In addition to the above, the link road, power station and telephone exchange were also brought to this village by the blessing of Sant Baba Gurdev Singh Jee.
The Gurdwara can be reached from Moga, Bathinda and Kotkapura. Samadh Bhai is almost 25 km from Moga and Kotkapura and about 40 km from Bathinda.
