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Lahore District · Punjab, Pakistan
Gurdwara Janam Asthan Bebe Nanaki, Dera Chahal
The birthplace of Bebe Nanaki, Guru Nanak's elder sister, in the village of his maternal grandparents.
Guru Nanak visited Dera Chahal many times. The domed gurdwara was repaired in 1996 with public funds; it now houses a girls' school.
Why go
- ✦Birthplace of Bebe Nanaki, Guru Nanak's elder sister
- ✦The village of Guru Nanak's maternal grandparents
- ✦A domed gurdwara repaired in 1996
History
This village is at a distance of 35 km from Lahore while going to Ghawindi. There is a shrine of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Ji in this village and Gurdwara is also called Janamasthan Baybay (Mother) Nanaki. Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this village many a time because his maternal grand parents were from this village. It was here that Baybay Nanaki, the elder sister of the Guru, was born in Samvat 1524. The domed building of the Gurdwara is beautifully built. There is a girls school in this building. The building of the gurdwara was in a very bad shape until 1996 when the then Prime Minister of Pakistan spent Rs. 0. 5 million out of the public exchequer to get it repaired. Meraj Khalid was born and brought up in this village. Once Prakash used to be done. Priests were Singh and 30 bighas of land is attached to this holy shrine.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to March, on a school day with permission. Dera Chahal is 35 km from Lahore towards Ghawindi. The domed birthplace of Bebe Nanaki, Guru Nanak's elder sister, was repaired in 1996, and it now houses a girls' school.
Getting there, In Dera Chahal village, about 35 km from Lahore on the road to Ghawindi.
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