Devotees gather at Ghudani Kalan village in Khanna on Bandi Chhor Divas
After freeing 52 kings from Gwalior, the sixth master stayed for 45 days at Ghudani Kalan, where his sacred relics are preserved.
On the historic occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas, a large number of devotees are reaching to pay obeisance at the gurdwaras located in village Ghudani Kalan near Khanna. According to Sikh history, the sixth Guru, Sri Hargobind Sahib, spent forty-five days in this town after freeing fifty-two kings from the Gwalior fort.
During his stay here, the sixth master presented a robe (chola) with fifty-two gored panels, shoes, and a sacred pothi as a keepsake to the local congregation. These historic items are still preserved with utmost reverence in the village, and devotees come from far and wide to have a glimpse of them.
To commemorate Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji's 45-day stay, four shrines are established within Ghudani Kalan. These include Gurdwara Damdama Sahib, Gurdwara Nimmsar Sahib, Gurdwara Bharola Sahib, and Gurdwara Chola Sahib.
Gurdwara Sahib Granthi Ajit Singh said that the sixth Guru blessed this land with immense boons. He stated that the congregation has complete faith that prayers made here with a pure heart dispel sufferings and ailments.
Meanwhile, the arrival of devotees continues at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib as well on account of Bandi Chhor Divas. In the evening, illumination (दीपमाला) will be held by lighting lakhs of lamps in the Darbar Sahib complex, and Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj will read the message to the community from Akal Takht at five in the evening.
Key developments
- After release from Gwalior fort, the sixth master stayed at village Ghudani Kalan for 45 days
- The Guru's chola, shoes, and sacred pothi are preserved with respect in the village
- Four gurdwaras are established in this historic village in memory of the Guru
- During illumination in Amritsar, the message to the community will be issued from Akal Takht Sahib at five in the evening
