Gurdwara Janam Asthan
Sikh temple in Punjab, Pakistan
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Gurdwara Janam Asthan,[a] also known as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, is a gurdwara, and one of the holiest sites of Sikhism, located in Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated at the site where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born.[b] It is officially listed as a 'Protected Heritage Monument' by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan; and is managed by the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee under the federal government of Pakistan.[2][3][4][5]
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| Gurdwara Janam Asthan | |
|---|---|
گردوارہ جنم استھان
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਜਨਮ ਅਸਥਾਨ | |
Gurdwara Janam Asthan (The birth place), also known as the Gurdwara Nankana Sahib[1] | |
 Interactive map of the Gurdwara Janam Asthan area | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Sikh architecture |
| Location | Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Construction started | 1600 A.D. |
| Completed | 1819–20 A.D. |
Location
The shrine is located in the town of Nankana Sahib, approximately 65 kilometres from Lahore. Nankana Sahib had previously been known as Rāi Bhoi Kī Talvaṇḍī,[6] but was eventually renamed in honour of Guru Nanak.
Significance
Gurdwara Janam Asthan is believed to be located at the site where Guru Nanak was born to Mehta Kalu and Mata Tripta.[7]
The gurdwara forms part of an ensemble of nine important gurdwaras in Nankana Sahib.[8] The shrine is frequently visited by Sikh yatris as part of a pilgrimage route in Pakistan.
History
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The first gurdwara is believed to have been built at the site in the 16th century by the grandson of Guru Nanak, Baba Dharam Chand.[8] The current gurdwara was built by Ranjit Singh in the 19th century.[9]
1921 Massacre
86 Sikhs were killed during the 20 February 1921 Nankana massacre,[10] which took place after a confrontation between supporters of the gurdwara's manager, Mahant Narayan Das, and members of the reformist Akali movement who accused him of both corruption and sexual impropriety.
Conservation
The gurdwara complex is listed on the Protected Heritage Monuments of the Archaeology Department of Punjab.[11]
Gallery
Main entrance
The main gate of Gurdwara Janam Asthan
Courtyard view
Darbār hall
Sarovar
Arcades around the sarovar
Gurdwara Janam Asthan
View of one of the towers of the main complex
Aerial view of Janam Asthan
Old Photograph of Gurdwara Janam Asthan (Early 20th century)
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See also
- Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur - Gurdwara built at the site where Guru Nanak died.
- Saka - The Martyrs of Nankana Sahib
- Punja Sahib
Notes
- Shahmukhi Punjabi and Urdu: گردوارہ جنم استھان
Gurmukhi Punjabi: ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਜਨਮ ਅਸਥਾਨ
