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Kasur
Kasur District · Punjab, Pakistan
Gurdwara Malji Sahib, Kanganpur
A gurdwara on a mound at Kanganpur, Kasur, remembering Guru Nanak's blessing on a village that had driven him away.
When Kanganpur's villagers pelted Guru Nanak with stones, he blessed them to 'stay settled'; the welcoming people of Manak De Ke he told to 'be scattered', so their goodness would spread. The gurdwara stands high on a tibba on the edge of what is now a large town.
Why go
- ✦High on a mound at Kanganpur, where Guru Nanak blessed a village that stoned him
- ✦Linked with his words to Manak De Ke: 'be scattered'
- ✦On the edge of what is now a large town
History
Gurdwara Malji Sahib built on a mound on the outskirts of Kanganpur, district Kasur, Pakistan. When Guru Nanak Dev ji arrived at Kanganpur, then a very small village, the local people did not let him settle and pelted stones at him. Guru ji blessed them by saying “Vasde Raho” (stay settled) and departed from here to the next village of Manak De Ke. Here the people of this village gave him great honour and love during his stay, but on leaving Guru Ji cursed them, saying ‘Ujjar Jaho’ (be scattered). Bhai Mardana was surprised at this and asked why those who gave you pain, you gave them your blessing of remaining settled, but you cursed those to be scattered who had honoured you. Guru Nanak replied that these people of Kanganpur would spread evil wherever they go, so it is best for them to stay settled here, while the loving people of Manak De Ke will spread virtue and love wherever they go after being scattered. The Gurdwara at Kanganpur stands high on a ‘Tibba’ on the border of the village which has now become a large town, whilst Manak De Ke is a tiny village.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to March. The gurdwara stands on a tibba (mound) on the edge of Kanganpur, so it is easiest to find and photograph in clear winter light; May–June on the Kasur plains runs near 39 °C, and the monsoon peaks in July and August.
Getting there, On a mound on the outskirts of Kanganpur, Kasur district.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Gurdwara Malji Sahib, Kanganpur, within 5 km.
