Information of Gurdwara Manji Sahib, Alamgir, Ludhiana, Punjab

Gurdwara Manji Sahib is located in the holy village named Alamgir, in the district of Ludhiana, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. It is only 11km south of Ludhiana along the Ludhiana-Malerkotla Highway. This particular Gurudwara is also known as Alamgir Sahib. According to the local legends and religious scholars, the tenth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh stayed at this place for a short while. The Guru after reaching Alamgir is largely reported to have shot an arrow into the ground then a spring surprisingly appeared from that place which was declared as drought hit land. The place where spring appeared is known as Tirsar. The Guru was also gifted with a horse at this village by a devoted follower with great faith and devotion.

Gurdwara Manji Sahib Religious Significance

According to the history of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh Ji in a successful manner reached the village named Alamgir after the martyrdom of his own mother and four sons by Mughals. It is to be noted that the Guru in the robes of Pir of Uchch had arrived here. He was carried in a palanquin by two Afgan brothers named Ghani Khan and Nabi Khan plus accompanied by three followers named Bhai Daya Singh, Dharam Singh and Man Singh. The thirsty Guru Ji asked an old lady who was gathering cow dung for some water to drink and take bath. She mentioned that the land is dry and there is a well at a far distance. People never go to that well because of the presence of a python in that area. After hearing the old-lady's version, he took an arrow and killed the Python. He took the next arrow and shot it on the ground. A spring of water appeared from the ground. The old lady mentioned the miracle to the village people. They came to meet the Guru ji. The old lady requested the Guru to cure her leprosy. Guru ji told that whoever takes a bath under this water spring with belief will get cured from all sadness. A horse trader named Bhai Nigahia Singh gifted a horse to the Guru ji. So the bed was left in this village and Guru ji proceeded the rest of the journey on the back of the horse. A Gurudwara was raised at the spot where Guru stayed in this village. It came to be known as Manji Sahib or Alamgir Sahib.

Gurdwara Manji Sahib Architectural Significance

Gurudwara Manji Sahib or Alamgir Sahib is associated with the tenth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh in this village. It is a six-storied building structure in this village. This religious center of worship is really more attractive and beautiful when compared to other Gurudwara of this region. The rooms in this building structure are very spacious. It is well ventilated with broad doors and windows. There are dome like structures at the center and corners of this building structure. The ceiling and flooring of this Gurudwara is very attractively laid with a lot of perfection.

Festivals at Gurdwara Manji Sahib

The significant auspicious days and festive days celebrated at this Gurudwara Manji Sahib or Alamgir Sahib are Gurpurabs, Vaisakhi, Holla Mohalla, Maghi, Bandi Chor Divas (Diwali), Birth anniversary of Shri guru Nanak Dev Ji, Birth anniversary of Shri Guru Gonind Sahib Ji, The martyrdom days of Guru Arjan dev Ji, The martyrdom days of Guru Tegh Bhadur Ji and installation of the Holy Book (Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji) in the Harimandar at Amritsar on Bhadon sudi 1, 1661 Bk/16 August 1604. Local people with lot of interest participate in the religious affairs of this particular religious spot.