GURUDWARA AMB SAHIB
AT
MOHALI
Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali has immense historical and cultural
significance and is thus a must visit for tourists. It is well known for being visited by Guru Har Rai, the seventh guru of the
Sikhs. The name of the site is derived from Amb, meaning mangoes in Punjabi.
It is believed that Bhai Kooram from Kabul, travelled to Amritsar to meet Sri Guru Arjan Dev. He saw other followers give offerings to the guru; however, he was empty handed and felt ashamed of himself.
When the darbar ended, mangoes were distributed as prasad and a mango was also given to Bhai Kooram who did not consume it. The next day, he offered the same mango to the guru during darbar, but the guru asked Bhai Kooram to eat that mango and promised him that one day his offering will be accepted.
Guru Har Rai Ji, son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, after some time, visited the shrine to keep his father’s promise. He saw Bhai Kooram meditating in the garden and asked him to fulfil his promise by giving a mango. Bhai Kooram politely replied that he couldn’t offer him any, as mangoes were not in season.
On hearing his reply, Guru Har Rai Ji performed a miracle and Bhai Kooram saw a tree that was full of ripe mangoes. On the orders of the guru, Bhai Kooram served mangoes to the guru, the entire sangat and the natives who had come to seek blessings.
The Gurdwara, since then, is popular for its mango tree, which bears fruit in every season. An annual fair is organised at the shrine every year in the month of January, when mangoes are distributed as prasad.
It is believed that Bhai Kooram from Kabul, travelled to Amritsar to meet Sri Guru Arjan Dev. He saw other followers give offerings to the guru; however, he was empty handed and felt ashamed of himself.
When the darbar ended, mangoes were distributed as prasad and a mango was also given to Bhai Kooram who did not consume it. The next day, he offered the same mango to the guru during darbar, but the guru asked Bhai Kooram to eat that mango and promised him that one day his offering will be accepted.
Guru Har Rai Ji, son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, after some time, visited the shrine to keep his father’s promise. He saw Bhai Kooram meditating in the garden and asked him to fulfil his promise by giving a mango. Bhai Kooram politely replied that he couldn’t offer him any, as mangoes were not in season.
On hearing his reply, Guru Har Rai Ji performed a miracle and Bhai Kooram saw a tree that was full of ripe mangoes. On the orders of the guru, Bhai Kooram served mangoes to the guru, the entire sangat and the natives who had come to seek blessings.
The Gurdwara, since then, is popular for its mango tree, which bears fruit in every season. An annual fair is organised at the shrine every year in the month of January, when mangoes are distributed as prasad.
By Air
There is no airport in Mohali; however, the city can be easily
reached via Chandigarh Airport that is located 15 km to its east.
By Rail
Since Mohali does not
have a rail head of its own, tourists from across the country can take a train
to the Chandigarh Railway Station.
By Road
From nearby regions like Delhi, Chandigarh and Ambala, road
transportation is the best way to travel to Mohali. Other convenient options to
reach Mohali via road are autos and taxis.
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