Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Ji — Attraction in Punjab

It is the most famous Gurudwara of Jallandhar. This Gurudwara is built in the memory of Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Mudhar and Shaheed Baba Harnam Singh Mudhar who were devoted to the Lord and meditated for achievement of salvation. They lived for the well being of the mankind. While Baba Nihal singh ji passed away in the year 1909, Baba Harnam Singh Ji left for heavenly abode in the tear 1984,and desired that their cremation be done at Talhan- their Tapasthan. and stated that the wishes of devotees reaching that place with clear heart will be fulfilled.. Baba Harnam Singh was a relative and a disciple of Baba Nihal Singh ji. This place was subsequently turned into Gurudwara. Just near the Nishan sahib, at 3 places, Guru Granth Sahib has been installed. The first place belongs to Sant baba Harnam Singh ji, the middle one is general and the last place near the Banyan tree belongs to Sant Baba Nihal Singh ji. Under the Banyan tree, Divine Jyoti has been installed in a beautiful room constructed for this purpose. Pure ghee is used as a fuel for the divine jyoti. Behind the 3 places mentioned above, there is a big hall constructed for pilgrims to take rest. The Akhand Path Hall of the Gurudwara is a sacred place where 40-45 Akhand Paths are always in progress. There is a big Langer hall where non stop Langer seva is available from morning till 9 PM. Tea service is also available. The volunteers themselves offer services for cleaning of dishes and cleanliness of the Gurudwara building. Tank of Nectar is just before the entrance to the Gurudwara building. The Pilgrims come here for purification of body and soul. The teachings of Sant Babas included 3 principles of sikhism- Krit Karo (do your work) ; Wand chhako (share your earnings with less fortunate people) and naam Japo( Recite the...

Very Peaceful place. huge langar hall. sewadaars are extremely polite and helpful.they do their best to keep this holy place near and clean. Big parking lot. There are some shops also available if one want to buy souvenirs. There is a feeling of calmness come to people when they visit this holy place. That is great place. I visited that place and i feeled there like my soul was relaxing. There is a trend of offering toy aeroplane in the gurudwara sahib. There is a believe that if we offered toy aeroplane in the gurudwara sahib then the god will bless us soon. Talhan sahib amazing place. This palace related with Baba Nihal singh Shaheed. There 24hours read the gurbani. Your all wishes accepted there although your dream for abroad or any other. The Gurudwara is situated in Talhan, a village in Jalandhar district, near the Jalandhar Cantonment, in Punjab. It is one of the unique places to visit in Jalandhar because of the devotees who come here offer toy airplanes to the deity. It is famous for its Shaheedi Jor mela, which is held annually in the memory of Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh. The mela is a big attraction in Jalandhar. There is a Langar Hall next to the Gurudwara building. The Gurudwara has a parking space and shops are located in the vicinity. Apt cleanliness is maintained in...

If you’re from a Punjabi family it is a guarantee that you will have relatives in foreign countries. With time, it has become a trend, especially among younger generations to go and settle abroad in countries like Canada, Australia and USA. But did you know that there is even a special Gurudwara that can confirm your trip abroad!?

Yes, we are telling the truth! Gurudwara Talhan Sahib, situated in Adampur, a small town near Jalandhar, Punjab is famous for making sure that anyone who goes and donates a toy airplane there, gets their visa approved!

Talhan Sahib, originally named after Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Ji, the Gurudwara is 150-years-old. Owing to all the toy planes, it is also called ‘Hawaijahaj Gurudwara’ now! Even though no one is clear on how this belief started, the management there has clarified that they don’t believe in this superstition, Every year thousands of people visit the Gurudwara especially, with just one thought in mind, i.e. being able to go abroad. This also serves as proof of the Punjabis' desperation to go abroad be it young students pursuing education and a better future ahead, jobless youth or even elderly parents waiting to go meet their children who are settled...