Did You Know The Religious Significance of Gurdwara Khadur Sahib!

Gurdwara Khadur Sahib is a historical town, sanctified by the visit of eight Sikh Gurus. The second Sikh Guru Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji preached Gurbani, developed the Gurmukhi script, established Mal Akhara, got the Janam Sakhi written from Bhai Perra Mokha ji, broke arrogance of Hamayun and influenced him with spiritual ideas, prepared Gurumukhi Primers and served mankind for nearly 13 years during his Guruship period. His devoted wife Mata Khiwi, contributed to the practice of “Langar” (free community kitchen) over at Khadur Sahib.

Description of sacred town can also be found in Bani of Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Bhai Gurdas Ji.

The historical town has many heritage buildings but these could not get formal recognition of having heritage status. Old ‘Baran-dari’ (the building having 12 doors) and ‘Khoohi’ (well) situated in the complex of Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib fall in that category.

On the bank of the Gurdwara’s sacred Sarovar (pond), the old ‘Baran-dari’ was constructed. The arcs, design of ceilings and small ‘Lakhauri’ bricks suggested that such buildings were constructed in the beginning of 16th century, the same time period as Guru Angad Dev ji.

This assessment suggests that Guru Angad Dev ji used to address his followers and preach them in this building.

In addition, there is an old ‘Khoohi’ (well) in basement of modern Mata Khivi Langar Hall situated in complex of Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib. This ‘Khoohi’ was also constructed with the same bricks and material as that of ‘Baran-dari’.

It suggests that the ‘Khoohi’ was also built in the same period thereby belonging to Guru Angad Dev ji. It is a well known historical fact that Mata Khivi Ji used to prepare food for Sangat. This fact can also be found in Guru Granth Sahib. As the latest research suggests, the water of this ‘Khoohi’ was used by Mata Khivi ji for ‘Langar’.

~ Source- Sikh24