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Gurdwara Tambo Sahib
Going along the road from Nankana Sahib Railway Station towards the Janamasthan there is a Gurdwara with a high dome on your right hand before Gurdwara Janamasthan.
It is the Gurdwara Tambo Sahib. On his way back home after entering into Succha Soda (True Bargain) by spending his father's (Mehta Kalu), 20 rupees on feeding the starving mystics, Guru Nanak Ji along with Bhai Mardana took shelter under a van tree. The tree under which he sat is still present and is known as Tambo Sahib because it is spread like a tent. The Gurdwara was under the control of Nahang Sikhs. No land endowment stands in the name of Gurdwara. Mahant Bhai Sharam Singh had taken over the task of serving Guru Granth Sahib at the behest of Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee whereas Nahang Ujagar Singh, opposing it, had established a separate Prakashasthan near Tamboo Sahib. The Prakashasthan established by Nahang Sikh, known as Nahang Singh Chaoni (camp), is still standing beside the Gurdwara Tambo Sahib. Prakash is not held on both the places now. The yatrees who come to Nankana Sahib consider it to be their good fortune to prostrate at this place.
Why go
- ✦Sikh heritage
- ✦history
- ✦architecture
History
Going along the road from Nankana Sahib Railway Station towards the Janamasthan there is a Gurdwara with a high dome on your right hand before Gurdwara Janamasthan. It is the Gurdwara Tambo Sahib. On his way back home after entering into Succha Soda (True Bargain) by spending his father's (Mehta Kalu), 20 rupees on feeding the starving mystics, Guru Nanak Ji along with Bhai Mardana took shelter under a van tree. The tree under which he sat is still present and is known as Tambo Sahib because it is spread like a tent. The Gurdwara was under the control of Nahang Sikhs. No land endowment stands in the name of Gurdwara. Mahant Bhai Sharam Singh had taken over the task of serving Guru Granth Sahib at the behest of Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee whereas Nahang Ujagar Singh, opposing it, had established a separate Prakashasthan near Tamboo Sahib. The Prakashasthan established by Nahang Sikh, known as Nahang Singh Chaoni (camp), is still standing beside the Gurdwara Tambo Sahib. Prakash is not held on both the places now. The yatrees who come to Nankana Sahib consider it to be their good fortune to prostrate at this place.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, Year-round; confirm local conditions and any festival dates before travel.
Getting there, In or near NANKANA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; confirm current local access before visiting.
