What is the story behind the Panja Sahib?

What is the story behind the Panja Sahib?

Guru Nanak along with Bhai Mardana reached Hasan Abdal in Baisakh Samwat 1578 B.K., corresponding to the summer of 1521 CE, when according to Sikh legend, Guru Nanak’s handprint was imprinted onto a boulder. The Gurdwara was named Panja Sahib by Hari Singh Nalwa, the most famous general of the Sikh Empire.

Where is Panja Sahib Gurdwara situated?

Hasan Abdal, Pakistan
Gurudwara Panja Sahib is a famous Sikh shrine located in Hasan Abdal, Pakistan. The shrine is considered to be particularly important as the handprint of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, is believed to be imprinted on a boulder at the gurdwara.

Who built Panja Sahib?

Pilgrims from across the border arrive in Hassanabdal by special trains. Handprint on the rock, which according to legend belongs to Guru Nanak, founder of Sikh religion. The majestic building of the gurdawara was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 19th century.

What is the old name of Panja Sahib?

The city was previously known as Talwandi, and was founded by Rai Bhoi, a wealthy landlord. Rai Bhoi’s grandson, Rai Bular Bhatti, renamed the town ‘Nankana Sahib’ in honour of the Guru.

What is Saka Panja Sahib?

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to mark the first centenary anniversary of Saka (massacre) Panja Sahib. The massacre took place at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib (now in Pakistan) on October 30, 1922.

What is Jaito da Morcha?

The ruler of Nabha Maharaja Ripudman Singh had sympathy for the Gurudwara reform (or) Akali movement with the rusult the British Governemnt forced him to abdicate on July, 1923. The Akalis lauched an agitation in his favour which is known as Jaito Da Morcha on 9th September Nabha day was observed by the Sikhpanth.

Who built Kartarpur Sahib?

Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak founded the Kartarpur town by Ravi River in 1504, plowing the fields and setting up a community kitchen, or Langar. He assembled a Sikh commune there, and lived for 18 years until his death on 22 September 1539. The gurdwara is built where Guru Nanak is said to have died.

What was jatto the Morcha?

Jaito Morcha is the name given to the Akali agitation that took place in February 1924 for the restoration to his throne of Maharaja Ripudaman Singh of Nabha, a Sikh princely state in the Punjab.

Which is largest Gurudwara in India?

It is also claimed to be the largest gurdwara in the world….Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur.