Gurudwaras Around Chandigarh

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The belt around Chandigarh city has special significance to Sikhs. In the medieval period, this area has been visited by the Sikh gurus. After that this place was also battle ground of English Sikh wars. The historical Gurudwaras around Chandigarh are.

Gurudwara Nada Sahib

Nada Sahib

Related to: Guru Gobind Singh,
Place: Panchkula

Nada Sahib Situated at the foot of Shivalik Range on the banks of Ghaggar, this shrine is 15 Km from Chandigarh on the Panchkula-Naraingarh highway. After the battle off Bhangani in the Nahan hills, Guru Gobind Singh and his forces reached here via Naha, Toka Sahib, Raipur Rani and Manak Tabbra. He halted here for a few days. Baba Nadu Shah, a Lubana by caste and an agriculturist by profession, was so influenced by the piety of the Guru and his noble cause that he lost no time in serving milk to his army. The Guru was pleased by his selfless service and blessed the Baba saying, "One day, this place will be visited by hundreds and thousands of persons and anyone coming here with sincere intention will be rewarded with the fulfilment on his wish, provided that he pays respect to Baba Nadu." Every pooranmashi (full-moon day), the shrine ( Gurudwara ) attracts thousands of persons who come to pay homage to the Guru and Baba Nadu Shah.


Gurudwara Nabha Sahib

Nabha Sahib

Related to: Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh, Faqir Dargahi Shah, Bhai Jaita, Banda Bahadur
Place: Zirakpur

Nabha Sahib About 15 Km from Chandigarh on the road to Patiala, stands this magnificent shrine ( Gurudwara ) which reminds us of the Sikh history dating back to 1695. After the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Delhi, his body was picked up by one Bhai Jaita for cremation at Anandpur Sahib. On his way back, he kept the body at this place at the request of an aged Muslim saint, Dargahi Shah Faqir, a disciple of the Guru. The people of the area rushed here to pay their last respect to the Guru. Dargahi Shah Faqir sent a message through Bhai Jaita to Guru Gobind Singh with a request to visit him as he was too old and sick to travel to Anandpur Sahib. After the battle of Bhangani against the Moghals, Guru Gobind Singh visited Nabha Sahib in 1698. After paying homage to his father, he met the Faqir, who left his mortal frame soon after. The smadh of the faqir in the vicinity of the shrine is also visited by devotees, who pay homage to him for his divine association with Guru Tegh Bahadur. Later, in 1709, Banda Bahadur halted here to pay homage to guru Tegh Bahadur and Dargahi Shah Faqir. From here, he advanced towards Sirhind. Every year on 21-22 Assuj(September), a big fair called Jor Mela is organized here in the memory of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind SIngh, Dargahi Shah Faqir and Banda Bahadur.

Gurudwara Amb Sahib

Gurudwara Amb Sahib, Phase - 8, Mohali(Punjab)

Related to: Guru Har Rai, Bhai Kuram
Place: Mohali

Amb Sahib Situated in Phase VII of SAS Nagar, this place was visited by Guru Har Rai, the seventh Guru, in 1659. It is said the Guru came here from Kirtarpur Sahib to meet his disciple, Bhai Kooram, a Lubana by caste. Here stands a mango tree which bears fruit even in winter, as ordained by the Guru. The inhabitants of this area were a notorious lot. Guru Har Rai brought them into Sikh ways whereafter, this area flourished. The shrine ( Gurudwara ) is visited by thousands of devotees on occasion of Sakrant in January when a large fair is held in the memory of Guru.

Gurdwara Baoli Sahib

Guru Gobind Singh, Dhakauli

Baoli Sahib: It is said a descendant of Baba Gurditta Ji of the Dhakauli village near Zirakpur meditated here for a number of years. On hearing about him, Guru Gobind Singh visited this village which is 10 km from Chandigarh on the Zirakpur-Kalka highway. The aged devotee requested the Guru to restore water supply to the thirsty people of the area. It is said the Guru shot an arrow into the ground from which sprang a baoli (a well with staircase). A magnificent shrine ( Gurudwara ) has been raised here by demolishing the old structure. People of the area visit the shrine ( Gurudwara ) on every Amavas to have a dip in the holy water of the baoli.


Gurdwara Koohni Sahib

Guru Gobind Singh, Manimajra

Koohni Sahib Originally known as Bageecha Sahib, this shrine ( Gurudwara ), situated on the Chandigarh-Mansa Devi road, is not so popular as yet, although it has a unique history. Guru Gobind Singh and his army stayed here for a week. It is said the Guru came here especially to meet Mata Raj Kaur, wife of Ram Rai, who left Dehradun in order to stay away from her husband who was extending support to the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. Since Guru Gobind Singh rested here on his elbow, the shrine is named Koohni Sahib. Devotees assemble here on the death anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and on 26th January every year, on the occasions of Jor Mela and the death anniversary of Sant Baba Mehar Singh.

Gurdwara Baoli Sahib, Guru Nanak (Mansa Devi)

Gurdwara Mata Raj Kaur

Gurdwara Mata Sunder Kaur(Mohali)

Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan(Suhana)

Gurudwara Angitha Sahib(Mohali)

Saint

This is a Meditation place of two Great religious personalities Bhai Kuram jee, the follower of Shri Guru Har Rai Sahib jee and Sant Baba Ishar Singh jee, the follower of Sant Baba Atar Singh jee. They Meditated for a long at this place and worked there consistently to woo the minds of Sikh Community for linking thier Heart and Soul with the Gurbani. There is sacred place for sants and remembrance of bhai kuram singh is also there. Baba Ishar Singh Jee also made the prior Gurudwara Amb Sahib with bricks. That Gurudwara is renewed by the committe there. He also made Bouli Sahib at Dhakauli village near Zirakpur. Then after that Baba jee made angitha sahib. Baba ji's self made room is there where there accessories are kept. Baba Mahinder Singh is present Baba jee there he is also called 'Sant Baba Mahinder Singh'. On Ishar singh jee's barsee there is huge samagam of kirtan and Jalebis Langar always there on that day.