Thara Sahib, Sakhi Sarwar

The place where Guru Nanak stayed at Sakhi Sarwar, inside the tomb compound of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar.

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It lies between the mosque and the mazar; Munshi Hukam Chand wrote that the south-western side was known by Baba Nanak's name.

Why go

✦Where Guru Nanak stayed at Sakhi Sarwar
✦Inside the tomb compound of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar
✦Between the mosque and the mazar

History

Guru Nanak Ji came to Sakhi Sarwar from D. I. Khan and the place where he stayed is known as Thara Sahib. Sakhi Sarwar is about 400 kilometer from Lahore. It is also called by tj e name of "Nigaha" and a metalled road leads direct to this town from D. G. Khan. The railway station which serves it too. A semi cobbled road leads into the city. The place where Guru Nanak Ji had stayed is located in the compound of the tomb of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar. Munshi Hukum Chand writes, "The Southwestern side is known by the name of Baba Nanak, while the other cells are on the eastern side“ This sacred place lies between the mosque and mazar (tomb).

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, November to February, or early March for the urs of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar, with its Sang Mela at Vaisakhi, when the town fills with pilgrims. The Thara Sahib is inside the tomb compound, between the mosque and the mazar; summers here are very hot.

Getting there, In the compound of the tomb of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar at Sakhi Sarwar town (Nigaha), reached by metalled road from Dera Ghazi Khan.

What to Do

◆Visit the tomb of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar

◆Drive the metalled road from Dera Ghazi Khan

◆Visit respectfully; the shrine is busy

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