Gurudwara Patshahi Nauvin Sahib Village Bikhi

Gurudwara Patshahi Nauvin Sahib - Bhikhi

Gurudwara Sahib Patshahi Nauvin in Bhikhi marks the sacred site where Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji halted for several days during his travels through the Malwa region, while coming from Samaon. At that time, a local chief named Desu, who was previously a devotee of Sakhi Sarvar, embraced Sikhism under Guru Ji’s influence. Deeply devoted, Desu served Guru Ji with great reverence. In recognition of his faith, Guru Ji blessed him with five arrows, instructing him to preserve them as sacred tokens and to remain steadfast in the Sikh path.

According to local tradition, shortly after Guru Ji’s departure, Desu’s wife, angered by her husband’s conversion, destroyed the arrows by breaking and burning them. This act is believed to have brought a curse upon Desu’s lineage. Tragically, both his son and grandson were later assassinated by enemies, leading to the end of his family line.

The Gurudwara commemorates this spiritually significant visit. Major annual events observed here include the Shahidi Divas (martyrdom day) of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the Prakash Divas (birth anniversary) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Location:
Gurudwara Sahib Patshahi Nauvin is located in the old town area of Bhikhi, situated on the Sunam–Bathinda road. It lies approximately 30 km from Sunam and 60 km from Bathinda.

How to Reach

To reach Gurudwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Patshahi Nauvin – Bhikhi, here are several options:

By Road: Bhikhi is well-connected by road and lies on the Sunam–Bathinda route. You can easily reach the town by car, taxi or bus. State-run and private buses frequently operate from nearby cities like Sunam, Mansa and Bathinda.
By Train: For better connectivity, you can use Mansa Railway Station, located about 15 km away from Gurudwara Sahib.
By Air: The nearest airport is Bathinda Airport, about 65 km from Bhikhi, offering limited domestic flights. For international and more frequent domestic connections, Chandigarh International Airport (approx. 170 km) is the most suitable option. Taxis and buses are available from both airports to reach Bhikhi.
Tip: For a smooth visit, it’s advisable to confirm transport timings in advance and use digital maps for navigation if traveling by car.