Gurdwara Amb Sahib

Amb in Punjabi means mango. Gurudwara Amb Sahib is a holy place located at Mohali, a shrine which is blessed by the Sikh Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji.

History

Gurudwara Amb Sahib is the holy shrine which is established at Mohali city of Punjab and is just few metres far from Gurdwara Sant Mandal Angitha Sahib, the most blessed spot which is stepped by Guru Sri Har Rai Sahib. This is the place which made Gursikhs feel contended by the Guruji’s blessings, and also a place where Amb (mango in Punjabi) tree is planted by the Guruji.

Bhai Kuram Singh, a tenant of the Lambian village, moved to Amritsar to have a glance of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. It was the season of mangoes, when people arriving with many mangoes to the court of the great Guru Arjun Dev Ji, to offer mangoes to him. But, Bhai Kuram Singh felt bad about himself as he came to visit guru bare-handed, though the place from where he arrived has loads of mangoes, and he was not able to get a single mango to his respectful Guru and neither had he thought about getting any mangoes.

When darbar ended, the mangoes were circulated among these devotees as Parshad and guruji asked them to eat. All the devotees did as instructed by their Guru. Kuram Singh was the only person who did not eat the mango given to him, instead he offered the same mango to the guru the very next morning. Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji asked Bhai Kuram ji – This mango was given to him as a prashad, but why is he offering the same here? Bhai Kuram Singh bowed before the Guru and replied Almighty, I came from the city where large numbers of mangoes are grown, but was not able to bring a single mango as offering to you, so I want to give this mango as an offering. Guru Ji said—it is not necessary, eat the fruit that is given to you as a prashad, and will consider your offerings one day for sure. After few years, Guruji passed away. Keeping this promise in mind, made by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, his great grandson Sri Guru Har Rai Ji searched for Bhai Kuram Singh Ji, in order to receive the offerings from him. Thus, one fine day, Guru Sri Har Rai came to know that Bhai Kuram Ji was performing a deep meditation under a mango tree. Guru Ji came close to Bhai Kuram Singh, woke him from meditation and ordered him to fulfil the promise of Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji (his great grandfather). He also gave him a mango, as he has come to that place on behalf of Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji. To this, Bhai Kuram Ji replied with humbleness that, he was unable to offer mangoes as it was not a season of mangoes.

After listening Bhai Kuram Ji's words, Guru Har Rai Ji told him to look above and observe the mangoes hanging around the tree in large numbers, under which he was meditating. Bhai Kuram Ji was surprised to see the tree filled with ripe mango fruits! He felt very happy, bent and touched Guru Ji’s feet with tears. Guru Ji then told him to offer some mangoes to the sangat. As per Guru Ji’s order, Bhai Kuram Singh gave few mangoes to the respectful Guru and the entire sangat.

Architecture and Covered Area

Usually, there is no set architectural scheme followed in Gurudwaras. The only aspect on which a lot of focus is laid upon is the placing of the Holy Book, the Guru Granth Sahib. This book is kept under a canopy on a raised platform. The same pattern can be witnessed at Gurudwara Amb Sahib. An eclectic blend of Persian and Sikh architectural style reflects in its construction.

Location and Its Surroundings

Gurdwara Amb Sahib is the holy spot located at Mohali city in Punjab which became popular due to the visit of the 7th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai, who stepped in to this land just to meet his disciple, Bhai Kuram Ji. The Gurudwara has a mango tree, which sheds the fruit even during winters as commanded by the Guru. The fruit grown on this tree is distributed to the Sangat or devotees. Besides, on the occasion of Sankranti in the month of January, a fair is held in the Gurudwara in the memory of the Guru.

In addition to this, some other popular tourist places situated in the surrounding areas of Mohali are- the Sukhna Lake people can also visit the Bhakra Nangal Dam, Anandpur Sahib, and so on. Furthermore, the city is also known for some of the esteemed educational Institutions like the CGS College of Modern Technology, Pharmaceutical Educational and Research Institute; it also occupies Institute of SAS Information Technology and other colleges.

Celebrations

The Gurdwara has become popular for its mango tree that bears fruit in every season. An annual fair is conducted at this holy shrine every year during the month of January, when mangoes are distributed as prashads.
In Mohali, Baisakhi festival is celebrated at Gurudwara Amb Sahib and tourists love to watch the celebrations that are held in Gurudwara Singh Sahib located in Sohana village.

Visitors info

Best time to Visit

During summers, the temperature of this area will be too hot and muggy and shivering or thrilling cold during the winters. Somehow, you can visit during the month of October and November as the climate will be neither cold nor too hot.

Travelling To Sultanpur Lodhi

By Air

In order to reach this place, one can use air transport services. Chandigarh airport is the closest airport located near Mohali. Regular flights from Jammu, Mumbai, and New Delhi are available to this airport.

By Train

Though, many trains are available in this area, some major trains coming from Delhi are Himalayan Queen, Kalka, Shatabdi. Well established network of railways offers excellent transportation facilities to tourists coming from all over the country.

By Road

Delhi-Chandigarh highway offers best road transportation facility for tourists coming via Delhi.

Services

They serve free food to the people who attend the celebrations.