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Nankana Sahib
Nankana Sahib District · Punjab, Pakistan
Gurdwara Bal Lila Sahib, Nankana Sahib
Where the child Nanak played, about 225 metres south-east of the Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib.
Rai Bular built a tank here in Guru Nanak's name; the gurdwara was built under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and completed in 1945–46. It is opened for visiting Sikh yatrees.
Why go
- ✦Where the child Nanak played, 225 m from the Janam Asthan
- ✦Rai Bular built a tank here in his name
- ✦Built under Ranjit Singh and finished in 1945–46
History
This shrine is the area where Sat Guru Nanak Dev Ji used to play as a child, and it is located about 225 meters south-east of Gurdwara Janamasthan. There is a water tank east of Gurdwara which was built in the name of Guru Dev Ji by Rai Bular. In 1820-21 AD Baba Gurbukhsh Singh built the building of the Gurdwara and its adjacent tank with bricks following the command of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Later Nirmal Mahants started a new building, but it could be completed, and the control of the shrine passed on to the Parbandhak Committee. Baba Sant Gurmukh Singh Ji of Patiala got the building completed in 1945-6. He also constructed the steps and boundary wall of the water tank. The maintenance of this shrine is now in the hands of Waqf Board. Its water tank remains dry and the locks of the Gurdwara are opened only for Sikh yatrees. The Prakash does not take place now the building is the only monument.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November, for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary, or February for the Saka Nankana commemoration, when yatrees are in Nankana Sahib. The gurdwara is opened for Sikh yatrees, so at other times you may see it from outside.
Getting there, About 225 metres south-east of Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, in Mohalla Balila; Gurdwara Patti Sahib is next door.
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