Gurdwara Nangali Sahib (Poonch)

Shromani Dera Nangali Sahib Poonch: This Dera was started by Bhai Mela Singh Ji (4th Mahant). Guru Gobind Singh ji had gifted a Khanda (double edged sword) and Bata (bowl) to Bhai Pheru Singh ji (1st Mahant) and deputed him for propagating Sikhism in Jammu and Kashmir. Since then the Dera is spreading Sikhi in the hills of J&K as per the wishes of Guru Sahib. Currently Mahant Manjit Singh ji, who is 13th Mahant is doing the Seva. The Gurdwara Nangali Sahib Poonch is situated at a distance of 2 km from Poonch city. Presently the Dera is running several SIKH schools, colleges and Proffessional institutions prominent among those are MBS College of Engg. & Technology, Jammu and Guru Harkishen public School, Jammu. People across the state from all walks of life visit here the whole year. This Dera is called Shromani Dera. Sikhi is preached here as per Sikh Rehat Marayada.List of Mahants of Dera Nangali Sahib 1.Bhai Pheru Singh ji (1693-1768) 2.Bhai Punjab Singh ji (1729-1793) 3.Bhai Rocha Singh ji(1745-1860) 4.Mahant Mela Singh ji(1840-1911) 5. Mahant Manna Singh Ji(1848-1927) 6.Mahant Mangal Singh ji Dutt(1901-1934)7. Mahant Rattan Singh ji Soodan(1885-1946)8.Mahant Avtar Singh ji(1922-1949) 9.Mahant Rattan Singh ji Modi(1873-1958)10. Mahant Mohar Singh ji(1935-1976) 11.Mahant Mangal Singh ji Sasan(1937-____) 12.Mahant Bachiter Singh ji(1975-19__) 13.Mahant Manjeet Singh ji. user:sarbjeet_1313me