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Gurudwara Katana Sahib, Dist. Ludhiana |
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Gurudwara Katana Sahib, Dist. Ludhiana |
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Guru Gobind Singh spent
a night here on his way to Alamgir with Muslim brothers Ghani Khan and
Nabi Khan. During colonial rule the British had to divert their irrigation
canal around the Gurdwara because of its religious sanctity. This
Gurdwara Sahib commonly know as Gurdwara Katana Sahib, is believed to
have been visited by Guru Hargobind Ji during his journey through the
Malwa country in 1631-34. Guruji had 7 Guns and some Horsemen. Guruji
took rest for one night hence. He tied his horse with the Ber tree. Guru
Gobind Singh Ji also visited the place while on his way to Dunanagar in
1705 from Machiwara. It is believed that Guruji had his first meal after
Machiwara here hence this place is referred to as Degsar. This gurdwara
is beautifully planned and has large extracts of land It is located
along a canal and has beautiful view. Sangrand and Prakash Utsav of tenth
Guru are celebrated here.
Location
Gurdwara Degsar Sahib is situated in village Katana alongwith Sirhind
Canal near Grand Trunk Road. It is 25 kms. from Ludhiana, and 5 kms. from
Doraha.
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