Nanak Darbar (Nanakwara), Kandhkot

A double-storey darbar in Kandhkot's Suniar Bazaar where thousands gather at Diwali, Vaisakhi and Janmashtami.

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Temples of Kali Mata, Sri Rama and Hanuman stand beside it, and the Granth is recited alongside the idols. Dhanna Singh is named as its priest.

Why go

✦A double-storey darbar in Kandhkot's Goldsmiths' Bazaar
✦Temples of Kali Mata, Sri Rama and Hanuman beside it
✦Thousands gather at Diwali, Vaisakhi and Janmashtami

History

This holy shrine is in Suniar (Goldsmith) Bazaar of tehsil Kandhkot of district Jacobabad. The locality is also known as Nanakwara. This place is remembered as Nanak Darbar. Dhanna Singh Ji is the priest here. Darbar is a double storeyed beautiful building. There are also temples of Kali Mata, Sri Rama and Hanuman Ji adjacent to the darbar, and religious worship takes places in all the temple. Recitation of Granth Sahib also takes place beside the idols. At Deewali, Visakhi and Janamashtami big gatherings take place. Sangat runs into thousands at this place

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, At Diwali, Vaisakhi or Janmashtami, when thousands gather at this double-storey darbar in Kandhkot's Suniar Bazaar. Otherwise November to February; the Jacobabad area averages 44 °C in May and June.

Getting there, In Suniar (Goldsmiths') Bazaar, Nanakwara, Kandhkot.

What to Do

◆Visit at a festival, when the darbar is full

◆See the temples beside the darbar

◆Cover your head and remove shoes inside

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Nanak Darbar (Nanakwara), Kandhkot, within 5 km.

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