Nada Sahib

The history of Nada Sahib is associated with the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. After the death of his father, Guru Teg Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh was proclaimed the next Sikh Guru at the age of nine. One of the first decisions of the young Guru was to create the Khalsa, a collective of baptized Sikhs. In order to commemorate this momentous event, Guru Gobind Singh decided to consecrate a site at Nada Sahib, a place of spiritual significance for the Sikhs. Nada Sahib is located in the Panchkula district of Haryana, about 15 kilometers from Chandigarh. The exact date of the consecration is not known, but it is believed to have taken place in late 1701 or early 1702. The main attraction at Nada Sahib is the Gurudwara Damdama Sahib, which marks the spot where the Guru is said to have stopped on his journey to Nada Sahib. The Gurudwara is also associated with the martyrdom of two of the Guru's closest associates, Banda Singh Bahadur and his lieutenant, Chand Singh. In 1716, Banda Singh Bahadur was captured by the Mughals and tortured to death. Chand Singh was also captured and executed, but not before he had the opportunity to sing the praises of the Guru. The martyrs' graves can be found inside the Gurudwara complex.

Nada Sahib is an architectural marvel built in the Indo-Saracenic style.

Nada Sahib Gurudwara celebrates the annual festival called “Hola Mohalla” during the month of March.

Panchkula is a city in the Indian state of Haryana. The best time to visit Nada Sahib is from October to March.

Some tips for visiting Nada Sahib are: -Visit the shrine during weekdays to avoid crowds. -Be respectful when visiting and dress conservatively. -Bring flowers and fruit to offer at the shrine. -Take time to pray and reflect at the shrine.

There is no railway station in Nada Sahib. The nearest railway stations are at Ambala Cantt. (20 km) and Chandigarh (27 km).