Guru Ka Lahore - Bilaspur

    Guru Ka Lahore, a cluster of three Gurudwaras near Basantgarh village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh and about 12 kilometers north of Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, is related to Guru Gobind Singh’s marriage. The betrothal had taken place during the lifetime of Guru Tegh Bahdur, but the marriage had been postponed in view of the elder Guru’s martyrdom in November 1675. Early in 1677, Jito Ji’s father, Bhai Hari Jas, a resident of Lahore, came to Chakk Nannki (Anandpur Sahib) and proposed that the bridegroom’s marriage party should go to Lahore and the marriage performed at an early and suitable date. The elders in the holy family considered that it was still not politic to go to Lahore. The young Guru said, We shall create a Lahore here. The bride’s family may come and reside in it, and the marriage may take place as agreed. Consequently, a temporary camp was set up near Basantgarh and named Guru Ka Lahore. Bhai Hari Jas brought his family and relations there and the marriage took place on 23rd Har 1734 Bikrami/21st June 1677. Even after the camp had been wounded up, the place continued to be considered holy. A Gurudwara was established at the camp site to which two more were adder later close to nearby springs.

    1) Gurudwara Anand Karaj Sthan Patshahi Dasvin – represents the spot where the marriage was performed. Its present building, a square hall with the domed sanctum in the middle of it, was constructed by Sant Seva Singh Anandgarhwale during the 1960s.

    2) Gurudwara Triveni Sahib – enclosing a spring formerly called Karpa (lit. spear) Baoli, creating according to popular legend, by the Guru with a blow of his spear, is a domed square hall with a pavilion over the spring in front of the hall.

    3) Gurudwara Paur Sahib – a small domed room with a verandah in front, near another spring is also based on legend similar to the one related to Triveni Sahib. In this case the spring is said to have been caused by the Guru’s horse stamping its paur (hoof).

    To reach Guru ka Lahore, you can use different modes of transportation depending on your location and preferences. Here are several options:

    By Car or Taxi: To reach Gurudwara Guru Ka Lahore, input the address into your GPS or maps app. The drive is straightforward and well-marked.

    By Train: The nearest railway station is in Anandpur Sahib (Station Code: ANSB). From there, take a bus or taxi to Basantgarh, then head to the gurudwara.

    By Bus: Local buses pass through Basantgarh. After alighting at the nearest bus stop, take a short taxi or walk to the gurudwara.

    By Air: The nearest airport is in Chandigarh (IATA: IXC), around 80 km away. From there, take a taxi or rideshare for a 2-hour drive to the site.

    Before traveling, it’s a good idea to check for transportation options and schedules based on your starting location and the current conditions.