Gurdwara Manji Sahib, Ludhiana Hukamnama
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਮੰਜੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ, ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ ਦਾ ਹੁਕਮਨਾਮਾ
About
Gurudwara Shri Manji Sahib, Alamgir, popularly known as Alamgir Sahib, is one of the most venerated Sikh shrines in Punjab, located approximately 11 kilometers south of Ludhiana along the Ludhiana–Malerkotla Highway. Built in traditional Sikh architectural style with gleaming white marble, gilded domes, and an expansive courtyard, the shrine stands as a beacon of faith, unity, and selfless service. Managed under the auspices of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the complex features the historic Tirsar Sarovar, a holy water body created when Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji shot an arrow into the ground to draw fresh water, and the subterranean Bhora Sahib sanctuary housing sacred relics.
History
The historical foundation of Alamgir Sahib dates back to December 1704, marking a crucial chapter following the Battle of Chamkaur. After escaping the besieging Mughal forces, the tenth Sikh Master, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, journeyed through the dense wilderness of Machhiwara. Devoted Pathan brothers Nabi Khan and Ghani Khan disguised Guru Sahib as the "Uch da Pir" (a holy saint of High Estate) and carried him on a manji (a traditional palanquin/cot) past enemy patrols to ensure his safe passage. Upon reaching Alamgir village, Guru Sahib rested at this location for three days, bade a grateful farewell to the brothers, and mounted a horse presented by local followers to continue his journey toward Raikot. The Gurudwara was erected around the exact spot where the sacred manji was set down, preserving this pivotal moment of courage and divine grace for generations.