Pakistan is home to some of the most important sacred sites of many religions. Gurdwara Nankana sahib is one of those places where a large number of tourists and followers visit every year to express devotion. Religious tourism has increased in the last few years because of some credible institutes and publications declared Pakistan as one of the hottest and best tourist’s destinations in the world.
In November 2021, more than 8000 Sikh pilgrims from all over the world visited Pakistan to celebrate the birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. They feel very excited and happy to be here. The Pakistani government supports the Sikh community in every possible way.
Introduction of Nankana Sahib
Nankana Sahib is one of the most important historical and religious sites for Sikhs from all over the world. It is the birthplace of the Baba Guru Nanak Dev, Also, called Gurdwara Janam Asthan. Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism and is believed to be born in 1469. His grandson Baba Dharam Chand built Gurdwara Janam Asthan (Nankana Sahib Pakistan). The current building was built in the era of Ranjit Singh. Its name is after Guru Nanak, who was born in the city and preached here.
Nankana Sahib is a town of Sikh Gurdwaras, the most important of these being the Janam Asthan or Birthplace of Guru Nanak. There are 7 Gurudwaras dedicated to different parts of Guru Nanak dev’s life. Gurdwara is the place of worship for Sikhs. In Sikhism, 1st guru is Baba Nanak Dev and last 10th guru is Guru Gobind Maharaj. Guru Gobind said that from now onwards, Guru Granth Sahib will be your living Guru which is the holy book of Sikhism.
The surrounding area around Nankana Sahib was formerly a tehsil of Sheikhupura District. In May 2005, the provincial government raised the status of Nankana Sahib to a district. Prime Minister Imran Khan laid the foundation of Nankana Sahib University in October 2019.
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Features of Gurdwara Nankana Sahib
Nankana Sahib is the center of the Sikh Nation. As you enter Gurdwara, you see a Palki Sahib inside a glass case. It’s made with pure gold and was sent from Delhi. A little further from there is a historical Jand Sahib (huge memorial tree called Jand Sahib). Its history is very horrible that’s written in Gurmukhi and English on the wall of Jand Sahib. There is a painting, depiction of Sardar Lachhman Singh’s brutal murder. Next to it is Janam Asthan, the sacred place where Guru Nanak dev Ji was born.
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From the main gate of Gurdwara, there is a very beautiful painting of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji and his two close companions Pai Mardana & Pai Bala. The hanging banners explain five articles of faith which include Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb), Kara (an iron bracelet), Kachera (cotton underpants), and Kirpan (an iron dagger). No Sikh can be complete without these five articles.
Gurdwara Nankana Sahib consists of the main square, holy water pool (Saroor Sahib), Sikh Shaheedi, langer khana (dining room), and a vast sitting area for the devotees. The entire complex has a residential block of approximately 500 rooms for incoming pilgrims to stay during the Guru Nanak birthday celebration. Langer khana (dining room) stands opposite the main square and free meals are served to anyone who comes here. Sikh Shaheedi is a memorial and was established to honor the martyrs of the February 21 incident.
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Every year in November, Sikhs from all over the world come here to celebrate the birth of Baba Guru Nanak. It’s an absolutely beautiful, majestic building. The layout of this building is based on a rectangular orientation with white color that looks more attractive. Come and Explore the magnificent Gurdwara Nankana Sahib Pakistan.
Rules and Regulation for Visitors
When you enter have to take off your shoes, and wash your feet and hands before getting inside Gurdwara. Covering your head is also necessary. Anyone can come here but you need to have an ID first. The entry hour is between 8 am to 5 pm. After 5 pm it’s prayer time so they are close to visitors. If you want to record or make a film inside, you have to get permission from the authorities.
Location of Nankana Sahib
Nankana Sahib is located 80 km from Lahore and 75 km from Faisalabad. It is situated in the center of Punjab. From Lahore, it is very easy to reach Nankana Sahib due to motorway M3. You can reach there by exiting Nankana sahib interchange over motorway M3 or alternatively you can approach through Lahore-Sheikhupura-Faisalabad road.
History of Gurdwara Nankana Sahib Pakistan
Nankana Sahib was previously known as Talwandi that was founded by Rai Bhoi, a Hindu thus the town was known as Rai-Bhoi-Di-Talwandi. His great-grandson Rai Bular Bhatti renamed it ‘Nankana Sahib’ after the birth of Guru Nanak Sahib in his honor.
The Gurdwara Nankana Sahib Pakistan, originally constructed in around 1600 CE was renovated in 1819-20 CE by Gian Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh the Sikh Conference of Panjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Peshawar, Kangra, and Hazara.
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Its history dates back to when the British took over Punjab in 1849, After which the Hindus started occupying the Sikh Gurdwaras. In 1921 AD, Gurdwara was under the rule of Mahants. Mahants started desecrating Gurdwara with their immoral activities. So, on 20 February under the leadership of Lachman Singh Dharowali, a group of 150 to 200 Sikhs reached Gurdwara to restore its prestige through peaceful negotiations.
Mahants crossed all limits of barbarism and savagely murdered the Sikhs of this peaceful delegation with weapons. This attack is considered to be the second most horrible massacre in Sikh history after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Sardar Lachman Singh Dharowali was tied to a tree and he was set on fire after hanging on Jand Sahib. This great sacrifice played an important role in giving the management of Gurdwara back to Sikhs.
When visiting Nankana sahib do not forget to visit Hiran Minar another historical place nearby. You may be interested to know about other religious places in Pakistan like Katas Raj Temples (Hindu religious place) and Takht-i-Bahi (Buddhist holy place).
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