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Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

Gurdwara Janam Asthan
ਗੁਰੂਦੁਆਰਾ ਜਨਮ ਅਸਥਾਨ
گردوارہ جنم استھان
The Entrance of Janam Asthan-2.jpg
Gurdwara Janam Asthan (The birth place),
known as the Gurdwara Nankana Sahib
Alternative names Rāi Bhoi Kī Talvaṇḍī
General information
Architectural style Sikh architecture
Town or city Nankana Sahib
Country Punjab, Pakistan

Gurdwara Janam Asthan (Urdu: گردوارہ جنم استھان‎), also sometimes referred to as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, is a highly revered gurdwara amongst Sikhs. The Sikh temple was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 19th century to mark the birthplace of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev.

Gurdwara Janam Asthan is believed to be located at the site of Guru Nanak's parental home in what was once known as Rāi Bhoi Kī Talvaṇḍī, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

The gurdwara complex is listed on the Protected Heritage Monuments of the Archaeology Department of Punjab.

Mandap

Courtyard view

Arcades around the sarovar

Sarovar at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

The main gate of Gurdwara Janam Asthan

View of Inner part of Gurdwara

Gurdwara Janam Asthan

Coordinates: 31°26′51″N 73°41′50″E / 31.44750°N 73.69722°E / 31.44750; 73.69722


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