Gurudwara Baba Bakala Amritsar

Gurdwara Baba Bakala is situated in Amritsar in the state of Punjab. It must be observed that Guru Harkrishan before dying declared that his heir can be explored at Bakala. Moreover, when Sikhs moved there they were opposed by 23 members of Guru Harkrishan's family each declaring they were the real Guru. In the meantime, a rich businessman Makhan Shah actually had his ships transporting precious goods caught in a ferocious hurricane at sea. Makhan Shah vowed to give 500 gold coins to Guru Harkrishan if his goods and products reached home safely. The vessels reached port securely and Makhan Shah travelled to Bakala to pay reverence to Guru Harkrishan. When the businessman finally reached Bakala he was opposed with the similar predicament as to who is the real Guru? Makhan Shah being a clever businessman decided that he will pay reverence to all the 22 claimants and put 2 gold coins before them as mark of respect. When Makhan Shah had visited the entire Gurus, a kid pointed that a sacred man lived some meters across the street. He decided that he might as well give him accolade also. When he entered the home he saw Guru Tegh Bahadur in complete meditation.

History

A rich businessman Makhan Shah was informed that Guru Tegh Bahadur who lives here in calm meditation for several years did not want to receive travelers and visitors. The businessman actually waited until he got a chance to meet Guru Tej Bahadur. Makhan Shah placed 2 gold coins in front of him. At this point Guru Tegh Bahadur smirked and said happily to Makhan Shah, "I believe that you had promised 500 coins". The businessman became so excited that he fell down in front of Guru's feet and began screaming from the house roof "I have found the real Guru!" Hearing this all the Sikhs moved to the home of the calm saint. When they heard the complete narration there was extensive rejoicing for several days. Therefore, the virtuous, modest saint Guru Tegh Bahadur was applauded here as the real Guru of the entire Sikh community and natural descendant of Guru Harkrishan. Gurdwara Baba Bakala is a popular memorial in Amritsar and it is frequently visited by thousands of domestic and international travelers every month. Gurdwara Baba Bakala actually holds a very special place among Sikh community in Amritsar.

Visitors Info

Best Time to Visit

It has been suggested to visit Gurdwara Baba Bakala in Amritsar during winter season. Period from October to March is ideal for visiting Gurdwara Baba Bakala. The weather gets very pleasant and comfortable for exploring Gurdwara Baba Bakala. However, it is advised not to travel during the month of January. This month gets extremely cold and chilly with severe presence of dense fog. On the other hand, period from May to September gets hot and humid. However, there are many luxury, budget and deluxe hotels within Amritsar that can easily take care of your lodging and food requirements.

Travelling to Gurdwara Baba Bakala

By Train

Amritsar railway station is the best place if you want to reach Gurdwara Baba Bakala quickly. You can easily get a prepaid taxi or even bus from the railway station to reach Gurdwara Baba Bakala. There are several daily, weekly, biweekly and holiday special trains operating to and from Amritsar railway station. It is better to book tickets in advance especially during summer and winter vacations.

By Air

Raja Sansi International Airport is the ideal place to get down in Amritsar to reach Gurdwara Baba Bakala rapidly. Several national airlines like Air India, Indian Airlines, Go Air, SpiceJet. Kingfishers operate daily, weekly and biweekly flights to and from Raja Sansi International Airport. Travelers can easily arrive here from Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and other cities of India at any point of time.

By Road

Amritsar is adequately connected with adjoining districts and states through good highway and road network. Both public and private buses are available round the year for devotees and travelers. The famous Grand Trunk Road actually connects Amritsar to Delhi and other adjoining states.

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