"Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib,Patiala," 1 h 41 min (92.8 km) via SH 8/Sirhind - Patiala Rd and NH 44
1 h 56 min (112.4 km) via NH 44
2 h 6 min (102.1 km) via Nabha Rd and NH 44(from Patiala)
Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji, a foremost pilgrim destination of Patiala is located in a small village named Lehal.
Earlier an independent village, Lehal has now become a part of Patiala city.
As per the tale connected with the background of this holy place, which is also testified by a manuscript preserved in the same Gurudwara, a ‘Jhivar’ of Lehal named ‘Bhag Ram’ had waited upon Guru Tegh Bahadur when he paid a visit to Saifabad.
Guru Tegh Bahadur was quite pleased with his services. At that time Bhag Ram requested the Guru to also visit his village Lehal.
He appealed the Guru to bless the people of Lehal and rescue them from a calamitous disease that was prevailing there since long.
Guru Tegh Bahadur granted his wish and visited Lehal on 24th January 1672.
During his visit to Lehal, Guru Tegh Bahadur had rested under a banyan tree grown alongside a lake.
The disease subdued as he entered the village and the people were saved from the disaster.
After his departure, the place where the Guru had rested came to be known as Dukh Nivaran.
The term ‘Dukh Nivaran’ means the ‘eradicator of sufferings’.
Later, a Sikh Temple which is today known as the Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji was constructed at the very vicinity.
The lake (sarovar) that is situated adjacent the Gurudwara is believed to be a miraculous lake possessing the healing qualities.
Raja Amar Singh of the state of Patiala set up a garden beside the Gurudwara and entrusted it to Nihang
The present building of the Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji and the Sarovar are the one that were constructed by Maharaja Yadavindra Singh.
Earlier, Patiala State Government used to look after this Sikh place of worship who later handed over the charge to Dharam Arth Board of the Patiala and East Punjab States Union.
Presently the management of Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji is run by the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee.
Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib is a holy Sikh shrine in Patiala that was graced by the ninth Sikh Guru - Guru Teg Bahadur.
It is said that a villager named Bhag Ram visited the Guru in the neighbouring town of Saifabad and requested him to pay a visit to his village.
The villagers were suffering from a mysterious and dreaded disease.
Guru Teg Bahadur meditated near the pond in the village under a Banyan tree and soon the villagers got rid of the disease.
The Gurudwara was made in the place where the Guru sat and was named Dukh Nivaran meaning eradicator of suffering.
The pond later became famous for its curing properties.
Thousands of devotees visit this shrine in Patiala on Basant Panchmi festival to take a dip in the holy water of the pond as it is believed to get them rid of all ailments.
The interior is paved with marble slabs in white and grey against black and white of the outer platform. The walls and pillars are also panelled with white marble slabs. The ceiling is decorated with stucco work in floral design. The Guru Granth Sahib is seated under a square canopy at the far end. The 75metre square sarovar, since considerably extended, is on the right and Guru ka Langar on the left as one enters. The Gurdwara is administered by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. A big gathering is held on the fifth day of the light half of each lunar month. The festival of the year is Basant Panchmi which marks the day of Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit.
Best Time to Visit-Anytime
Facilities-Food Stalls, Washrooms
Recommended Hours=Min. 0.5 hours
Best Visited With-Group, Solo, Couple, Family
Not Allowed-Footwear
Allowed-Camera, Video
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1 h 56 min (112.4 km) via NH 44
2 h 6 min (102.1 km) via Nabha Rd and NH 44(from Patiala)
Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji, a foremost pilgrim destination of Patiala is located in a small village named Lehal.
Earlier an independent village, Lehal has now become a part of Patiala city.
As per the tale connected with the background of this holy place, which is also testified by a manuscript preserved in the same Gurudwara, a ‘Jhivar’ of Lehal named ‘Bhag Ram’ had waited upon Guru Tegh Bahadur when he paid a visit to Saifabad.
Guru Tegh Bahadur was quite pleased with his services. At that time Bhag Ram requested the Guru to also visit his village Lehal.
He appealed the Guru to bless the people of Lehal and rescue them from a calamitous disease that was prevailing there since long.
Guru Tegh Bahadur granted his wish and visited Lehal on 24th January 1672.
During his visit to Lehal, Guru Tegh Bahadur had rested under a banyan tree grown alongside a lake.
The disease subdued as he entered the village and the people were saved from the disaster.
After his departure, the place where the Guru had rested came to be known as Dukh Nivaran.
The term ‘Dukh Nivaran’ means the ‘eradicator of sufferings’.
Later, a Sikh Temple which is today known as the Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji was constructed at the very vicinity.
The lake (sarovar) that is situated adjacent the Gurudwara is believed to be a miraculous lake possessing the healing qualities.
Raja Amar Singh of the state of Patiala set up a garden beside the Gurudwara and entrusted it to Nihang
The present building of the Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji and the Sarovar are the one that were constructed by Maharaja Yadavindra Singh.
Earlier, Patiala State Government used to look after this Sikh place of worship who later handed over the charge to Dharam Arth Board of the Patiala and East Punjab States Union.
Presently the management of Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib Ji is run by the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee.
Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib is a holy Sikh shrine in Patiala that was graced by the ninth Sikh Guru - Guru Teg Bahadur.
It is said that a villager named Bhag Ram visited the Guru in the neighbouring town of Saifabad and requested him to pay a visit to his village.
The villagers were suffering from a mysterious and dreaded disease.
Guru Teg Bahadur meditated near the pond in the village under a Banyan tree and soon the villagers got rid of the disease.
The Gurudwara was made in the place where the Guru sat and was named Dukh Nivaran meaning eradicator of suffering.
The pond later became famous for its curing properties.
Thousands of devotees visit this shrine in Patiala on Basant Panchmi festival to take a dip in the holy water of the pond as it is believed to get them rid of all ailments.
The interior is paved with marble slabs in white and grey against black and white of the outer platform. The walls and pillars are also panelled with white marble slabs. The ceiling is decorated with stucco work in floral design. The Guru Granth Sahib is seated under a square canopy at the far end. The 75metre square sarovar, since considerably extended, is on the right and Guru ka Langar on the left as one enters. The Gurdwara is administered by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. A big gathering is held on the fifth day of the light half of each lunar month. The festival of the year is Basant Panchmi which marks the day of Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit.
Best Time to Visit-Anytime
Facilities-Food Stalls, Washrooms
Recommended Hours=Min. 0.5 hours
Best Visited With-Group, Solo, Couple, Family
Not Allowed-Footwear
Allowed-Camera, Video
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