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Gurdwara Kiara Sahib, Nankana Sahib

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Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib District · Punjab, Pakistan

Gurdwara Kiara Sahib, Nankana Sahib

Where the young Nanak's buffaloes grazed a farmer's field, which was found green and undamaged.

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The gurdwara was built under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and its tank added in 1946. It is opened when Sikh yatrees arrive.

Why go

  • ✦Where the young Nanak's buffaloes grazed a field that was found unharmed
  • ✦Built under Maharaja Ranjit Singh; its tank added in 1946
  • ✦Half a kilometre from the Janam Asthan

History

This sacred Gurdwara is displaying its glory close to Gurdwara Mal Ji Sahib at said, and a half kilometer from the Janamasthan of Guru Nanak Sahib. It was built at the sacred site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s buffaloes had damaged the field of a Jat. According to his biographies the Jat lodged a complaint with the local ruler Rai Bular. When questioned by Rai Bular Guru Nanak Dev Ji field, "It is a possible that the buffaloes may have entered the field, but no damage has been done to the crop". When on the spot inquiry was made, it was found that the affected field was as green and fresh as before. 45 Morabbas (squares) of land is endowed to this Gurdwara in village Daria. The building of this Gurdwara was built during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The water tank of Gurdwara was constructed by Baba Gurmukh Singh Ji Patiala Wala in 1946 AD. Prakash does not take place here now. It is just a monument which is only at the arrival of the yatrees.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, November or February, the months Sikh yatrees are in Nankana Sahib, since the gurdwara is opened on their arrival. It is about half a kilometre from the Janam Asthan, near Mal Ji Sahib; November to March is also the comfortable season.

Getting there, Near Gurdwara Mal Ji Sahib, about half a kilometre from the Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib.

What to Do

◆Combine with Gurdwara Mal Ji Sahib next door
◆It opens for Sikh yatrees; ask at the Janam Asthan
◆Cover your head and remove shoes inside

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