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Gurudwara Rakab Gang Sahib Muktsar
Gurudwara Rakab Gang Sahib is situated in Muktsar, Punjab. This is a sacred worship place of Sikh devotees. Many travelers also visit this Gurudwara Rakab Gang Sahib. Muktsar is a spiritual city located in Punjab, India.
History
The Gurudwara is one of the places that were built in the remembrance of the forty Sikh martyrs. Guru Govind Singh Ji asked the followers and the villagers to construct the Gurudwara. The Mughal Emperor was searching for Guru Govind Singh and in that time the battle was fought in the place called Muktsar. Earlier it was called as Khidrana.
This place is the last battlefield of Guru Govind Singh Ji. He fought with the forty Sikh followers and devotees against the Mughal Empire. During this battle, all the Sikh warriors died and they were give due respect by building this divine Gurudwara in Muktsar.
Location and Its Surroundings
The Gurudwara Rakab Gang Sahib is spacious and has good greenery. There is a holy river (Sarovar) near the Gurudwara.
Celebrations
On January, the Sikh devotees gather and celebrate the martyrdom day in the memory of the forty Sikhs who sacrificed themselves fighting against the Mughal Empire.
Visitors Info
Best Time to visit
Gurudwara Rakab Gang Sahib can be visited during the months of February, March, October, November and December.
Traveling to Muktsar
By Road
Gurudwara Rakab Gang Sahib is located in Muktsar. The town has good connectivity with the other major cities and the tourist destinations of the state. The government buses and the private vehicles are available on regular basis to reach to Muktsar.
By Rail
Muktsar has a Railway Junction. Muktsar Railway Station is just 1.5 kilometers away from the center of the city. The railway station is connected with the other cities of Punjab and it works 24/7 so there is good number of trains' availability to reach to Gurudwara Rakab Gang Sahib via train.
By Air
Amritsar is the nearest airport from Muktsar. The Raja Sansi International Airport, Amritsar is 175 kilometers away from the city of Muktsar. From Amritsar, both the trains and road facility is available to reach to Gurudwara Rakab Gang Sahib, Muktsar.
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