Author: Singh, Mohinder

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 96

Release Date: 01-12-2009

Part Number: 13748

Details: Hazur Sahib, one of the five Takhats of the Panth, is built in memory of the tenth Guru, Gobina Singh. it is located in the city of Nanded, Maharashtra. In addition to the Takhat, there are seven other historic Gurdwaras - Gurdwara Nagina Ghat, Gurdwara Heera Ghat, Gurdwara Shikar Ghat, Gurdwara Mal Tekri, Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan, Gurdwara Banda Singh Bahadur and Gurdwara Sangat Sahib - associated with Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Gobind Singh and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. There are also Angeethas built in memory of Bhai Daya Singh and Bhai Dharam Singh, two of the Pan/ Piaras who survived the battle of Chamkaur and accompanied the Guru to the south and died there subsequently. Over two-dozen bungas built in memory of historic Sikh personalities and the Bamdari where artisans sent by Maharaja Ranjit Singh stayed while constructing Takhat Sri Hazur Sahib, are part of the local heritage now. There are other Gurdwaras such as Langar Sahib also known as Bunga Baba Nidhan Singh, Gurdwara Nanak Sar and Gurdwara Ratangarh located in Nanded. This book provides glimpses of the last days of Guru Gobind Singh and the historic Gurdwaras associated with his sacred memory. While Dr. Mohinder Singh, distinguished historian and Director of the National Institute of Panjab Studies, has written the text, Sondeep Shankar and Malkiat Singh, two of India's leading photographers have provided photographs for the book.

EAN: 9788170021025

Package Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.9 x 2.4 inches

Languages: English