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Punjab

Gurdwara Dukhnivaran Sahib

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January

2.9 - 23.6 °C

February

5.0 - 26.9 °C

March

9.2 - 33.3 °C

April

13.9 - 40.7 °C

May

19.5 - 44.1 °C

June

21.9 - 44.1 °C

July

23.0 - 38.5 °C

August

23.1 - 36.6 °C

September

20.5 - 35.5 °C

October

13.2 - 34.9 °C

November

8.0 - 31.2 °C

December

3.8 - 26.2 °C


Major Airports :

Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ), Amritsar

Nearest Railway Station :

Patiala Railway Station (PTA)

Major Airports :

Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ), Amritsar

The place that helps eradicate your sufferings

Spiritual healing and peace are the properties of the Gurudwara Dukhnivaran Sahib, one of the most revered Gurudwaras in Punjab. Located in Lehal, a part of Patiala, it is famous for its curing properties for any ailments that anyone may be suffering from. Visitors have faith in abluting in the holy water of the pond here, because of its healing qualities.

Gurudwara Dukhnivaran Sahib's origin is tied to a villager named Bhag Ram from Lehal, who sought the blessings of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji to end a mysterious plague afflicting the area. In January 1672, the Guru visited Lehal, spending time by the village pond, preaching and meditating under a banyan tree. His presence and meditation led to the plague's eradication. Consequently, the site where Guru Ji meditated came to be known as Dukhnivaran, meaning "the end of all sufferings", and this name was given to the Gurudwara.

Between 1748 and 1782, Raja Amar Singh of Patiala established a garden in honour of Guru Tegh Bahadur's special visit, entrusting its care to Nihang Sikhs. Court records from 1870 mention a garden belonging to the Guru and a well, used by the Nihangs. In 1920, plans to build a railway line threatened the banyan tree where Guru Tegh Bahadur had sat, but workers refused to cut it down. Consequently, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh cancelled the project. Although a Gurudwara had not yet been built, a committee was formed in 1930 to raise funds and begin construction. Twelve years later, in 1942, the building was completed under the supervision of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, a devout Sikh.

True to its name, Gurudwara Dukhnivaran Sahib is believed to alleviate grief for those who visit with a pure heart and offer sincere prayers.

Behold the expansive architecture

Gurdwara Dukhnivaran Sahib, spread across a sprawling seven acres, offers a serene and expansive sight. The two-storied iron entry gate, with its cool black and white marble floor, leads to the main building along a pathway that passes the banyan tree where Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji meditated in solitude. The central building is also two-storied and features a domed pavilion on top, with curved-coping round sun-windows on each side. The pinnacled lotus dome on top is adorned with decorative domed pavilions at the corners and lotus blossoms on the walls. Inside, the floor is paved with white and grey marble slabs, contrasting with the black and white of the outer platform. The walls and pillars are panelled with white marble slabs, and the ceiling is adorned with floral stucco work. The Guru Granth Sahib is seated under a square canopy at the far end. The Langar Hall is located to the left, while a 75-meter square Sarovar is situated to the right.

Partake in the activities of faith

As a visitor to Gurudwara Dukhnivaran Sahib, regardless of your faith, you have every opportunity to participate in ‘kar serva’ or service, by volunteering to help others through activities such as handing out plates and cleaning the premises at the Langar Hall. Plan your visit to this Gurudwara during the festival of Basant Panchami, and witness the Gurudwara Dukhnivaran Sahib being beautifully decorated with lights and attracting a large number of devotees. The occasion is celebrated with great fervour and the Gurudwara is a sight to behold for you at night with the wonderful lights lighting up the entire complex.


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Timings

Open 24 hours

Requires around 1 to 2 hours to visit the gurudwara

Explore more attractions nearby

If you are at the Gurudwara, don’t forget to visit the Baradari Gardens, a 19th century garden, with a variety of trees and shrubs along with great historical building, built by the then Maharaja of Patiala, located just a kilometre away. Also close is the Patiala Kali Mata Temple, where you will see a formidable six feet tall statue of Goddess Kali.