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'''Tur''' is a village 9 km south-west of Khadur Sahib in Amritsar district of the Punjab. | '''Tur''' is a village 9 km south-west of Khadur Sahib in Amritsar district of the Punjab. The village has a gurdwara, [[Gurdwara Patshahi Dusari]], dedicated to [[Guru Angad]] (1506-52). According to local tradition, Guru Angad first came here from [[Khadur Sahib]] at the insistence of local peasants, who were being misguided by an ascetic. A simple shrine was established after his visit, which was replaced by a gurdwara raised by Bhai Nattha Singh at the beginning of the 20th century. The present buildings within a two acre walled compound were constructed during the 1960's through Kar Seva. The sanctum is at one end of a marble floored hall. Above the sanctum is a square domed room topped by a goldplated pinnacle. The Gurdwara is maintained by the local sangat. | ||
From Tur the Guru went on to Khan Chhapri. | |||
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Tur is a village 9 km south-west of Khadur Sahib in Amritsar district of the Punjab. The village has a gurdwara, Gurdwara Patshahi Dusari, dedicated to Guru Angad (1506-52). According to local tradition, Guru Angad first came here from Khadur Sahib at the insistence of local peasants, who were being misguided by an ascetic. A simple shrine was established after his visit, which was replaced by a gurdwara raised by Bhai Nattha Singh at the beginning of the 20th century. The present buildings within a two acre walled compound were constructed during the 1960's through Kar Seva. The sanctum is at one end of a marble floored hall. Above the sanctum is a square domed room topped by a goldplated pinnacle. The Gurdwara is maintained by the local sangat.
From Tur the Guru went on to Khan Chhapri.
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