NATHANA SAHIB, Gurdwara near the village of Jand Magholi in Patiala district, is dedicated, according to Gurus habad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh, to Guru Tegh Bahadur, but is now called Gurdwara Nathana Sahib Patshahi Tisari. According to current tradition, Guru Amar Das stayed here 22 times during his annual pilgrimage journeys before he had met Guru Arigad and become his Sikh. The present building of the Gurdwara comprises a divan hall with the sanctum in the middle of it.
Above the sanctum is a square room topped by a lotus dome and a gilded pinnacle with an umbrella shaped fmial. Two rows of rooms on one side constitute the Guru ka Larigar and a residential block for pilgrims; on the other side is the 50metre square sarovar. The Gurdwara is managed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee through a local committee. Special gatherings take place on the first of every Bikrami month and a fair is held to mark the Lohrl festival during mid January.
References :
1. Gian Singh, Giani, Twarikh Guru Khalsa [Reprint]. Patiala, 1970
2. Kahn Singh, Gurushabad Ratndkar Mahdn Kosh [Reprint]. Patiala, 1981
Gurdwara Nathana Sahib is a revered historical site located near the village of Jand Mangholi in the Patiala district of Punjab. It holds deep significance in Sikh history, particularly due to its association with Guru Amar Das, who is said to have visited this sacred place 22 times during his annual pilgrimage journeys.
The architectural beauty of the Gurdwara is striking, featuring a grand divan hall with a centrally placed sanctum. Above the sanctum, a square room is topped by a lotus dome with a gilded pinnacle, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment. On one side of the complex, rows of rooms serve as the Guru ka Langar (communal kitchen) and a residential space for pilgrims, while on the other side, a 50-meter square sarovar invites devotees for ritual purification.
Gurdwara Nathana Sahib is not just a place of worship but also a vibrant cultural hub. Special gatherings take place on the first day of every Bikrami month, and a fair is held during the Lohri festival in mid-January, drawing devotees and visitors alike. The site is managed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee through a dedicated local committee.
Historically, the Gurdwara is linked to a moment of divine blessing. During one of his journeys for Ganga Darshan, Guru Amar Das encountered Nath devotees who served him with great devotion. In recognition of their dedication, the Guru blessed them, ensuring that the name and sanctity of the place would endure for generations, hence its name Nathana Sahib.
