AdminNANKANA SAHIB, Pakistan (February 18, 2014)—Gurdwara Bal Lila located in Nankana Sahib in present day Pakistan is named after Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh faith. Guru Nanak was born in this town on Baisakh Sudi 3, 1526 Bk/ 15 April 1469. About 300 metres south-east of Gurdwara Janam Asthan, marks the field […]
NANKANA SAHIB, Pakistan (February 18, 2014)—Gurdwara Bal Lila located in Nankana Sahib in present day Pakistan is named after Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh faith. Guru Nanak was born in this town on Baisakh Sudi 3, 1526 Bk/ 15 April 1469.
About 300 metres south-east of Gurdwara Janam Asthan, marks the field where Guru Nanak used to play in the company of other children. As is apparent by the name, this site is related with the wonderful adventures of early childhood of the Guru. The Guru in his infancy, used to transport the enlightenment of the Naam (God’s name) to the minds of his friends, while playing with them.
The original holy pond Nanaksar with this Gurdwara was built by Rai Bular, the ruler of Talwandi. Guru Hargobind during his visit to the town is said to have enlarged the site. Diwan Kaura Mall, a Hindu noble (d. 1752), after his victory over Multan with the assistance of the Sikhs in 1748, further enlarged this Gurdwara and brick lined two sides of the nearby tank originally dug by Rai Bular.
~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 18th Feb ’14