Where is Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran situated?
Where is Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran situated?
Patiala
Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib is situated in what used to be the village of Lehal, now part of Patiala city….Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib.
| Dukh Nivaran Sahib | |
|---|---|
| Town or city | Patiala |
| Country | India |
Who built Dukhniwaran sahib?
Raja Amar Singh of Patiala (1748-82) had a garden laid out on the site as a memorial to the Guru’s stay which he entrusted to Nihang Sikhs. A committee of local people began collecting funds and started construction of the shrine. On completion, the gurdwara passed under the control of the state.
Where is the Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib located?
Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib is located in Patiala city. However, this area used to be a small village by the name of Lehal when Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji visited.
What is the significance of Dukh Niwaran Sahib in Guru Granth Sahib?
Dukh Niwaran Sahib was the name given to the place where Guru Ji sat which literally means the ‘eradicator of suffering’. The pond became famous for its curing virtues. On Basant Panchmi, a large gathering of people visit the Gurdwara to pay obeisance and take a dip in holy water.
What is the history of the gurdwara in Patiala?
The Gurdwara when completed passed under the administrative control of the Patiala state government. It was later transferred to the Dharam Arth Board of the Patiala and East Punjab States Union and eventually to the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee . The building complex sprawls over several acres.
Why is dukniwaran Sahib called the ‘Eradicator of suffering?
Shortly thereafter the village got rid of that deadly disease. Dukniwaran Sahib was the name given to the place where Guru Ji sat which literally means the ‘eradicator of suffering’. The pond became famous for its curing virtues.
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