Guru Nanak Darbar, Kalat

A living gurdwara in Kalat's Hindu quarter, with daily prakash, and Guru Nanak's old shrine 3 km outside town.

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The old darbar, repaired by the Khan of Kalat, was first served by the Udasi sant Baba Annkhandi Das; the Khan's grants still fund its langar. The sangat meets twice a day at the new darbar, built like a house.

Why go

✦A living gurdwara in Kalat's Hindu quarter, with daily prakash
✦Guru Nanak's old shrine stands 3 km outside town
✦Its langar is still funded by the Khan of Kalat's grants

History

Kalat is located on Quetta-Karachi road. It is 124 kilometer from Quetta. Kalat is the district headquarter. Earlier it was known as Kalat state. The shrine of Guru Nanak Sahib is situated in the old city. After the dissolution of the state and desolation of the city, a new city was Built. Inside the Hindu quarters of this new city there is a Gurdwara called “Guru Nanak Darbar. Prakash takes place daily and the Sangat meets twice a day. The New Darbar is built like a house. Old shrine is known as Nanak Mandir which is three kilometers outside the new city. The old Darbar was got repaired by the Khan of Kalat. Udasi Sant Baba Annkhandi Das was the first priest at the old Darbar. Khan of Kalat has made grants of land to the Gurdwara and the langar too is run on his account. This estate is still in the name of Gurdwara.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, Late spring to early autumn. Kalat is on the upland plateau 124 km south of Quetta, where winter nights freeze (Quetta averages below 0 °C from December to February). There is daily prakash at the Guru Nanak Darbar in the new town, with the sangat meeting twice a day; the old shrine is 3 km outside.

Getting there, In the Hindu quarter of Kalat's new town, 124 km from Quetta on the Quetta–Karachi road; the old Nanak Mandir is 3 km outside.

What to Do

◆Join the sangat at one of its two daily gatherings

◆Visit the old Nanak Mandir outside town

◆Cover your head and remove shoes inside

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