Gurdwara Rori Sahib

Gurdwara Rori Sahib - 2 kilometres south-east of Eminabad, an old town is about 55 kilometres north of Lahore and 15 kilometres south of Gujranwala and is a famous town of Gujranwala district in West Panjab, Pakistan. It is linked to Grand Trunk Road and Eminabad railway station by four-kilometres stretch of metalled road. This area has three important historical shrines of the Sikhs - Gurdwara Rori Sahib, Gurdwara Chakki Sahib and Gurdwara Khuhi Bhai Lalo.
Gurdwara Rori Sahib is the sacred shrine which marks the site where, according to tradition, Guru Nanak after the destruction of the town had stayed with Bhai Lalo. Here the Guru had to sit and lie on a hard bed of pebbles (small stones) (ror-ree in Punjabi) as alluded to in Bhai Gurdas Varan.

When the armies of Babar entered Punjab in 1521, Guru Nanak Dev was present in Eminabad. At the time of capture of Eminabad, many locals were arrested, among whom was Guru Nanak Dev Ji. At the time of the arrest, Guru Nanak was sitting on the pebbles and was busy in his prayers. The Gurdwara stands at the place of the pebbles.

An imposing Gurdwara has been built over the place. A large pond and other buildings make it more graceful. A large estate worth Rs.5000 per annum and 9 squares of agricultural land is endowed to the Gurdwara from the era of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Vaisakhi and Kattak Puranmashi festivals used to be held in the past but only Vaisakhi festival is held now where people from Gujranwala and its adjoining areas participate with fanfare.

This was the premier gurdwara of the town. Its central building is a three-storey imposing structure of cut brick work, which is topped with three chhatri-like structures covered with a large central gumbaz (dome) with smaller chhatris (dome-shaped pavilions) on either side. A rectangular hall adjoins it on the left side of the entry. A large sarovar, surrounded with low walls on two of its sides is set askew to the right of the central entry tower. At the rear of the complex there is a room topped with a particularly exquisite ribbed white lotus dome with a circumambulatory verandah. This room covers the pebbled area on which Guru Nanak was arrested.

Before Partition, Eminabad was known for its week-long Baisakhi fair which included largely attended Congregational gatherings of the Sikhs in Gurudwara Rori Sahib as well as the usual fun and a cattle fair. The multi-storeyed building was set on fire by a mob of zealots soon after the partition of the Punjab on 15 August 1947.

The building of the Gurdwara was falling apart but the Government of Pakistan stemmed the rot by constructing its boundary wall at a cost of thousands of rupees.

A very moving place to visit for all Sikhs but all are welcome.
It has been renovated and a new langar hall built.
It has a sarova here but it is not used. They say that it will be refurbished soon.
This is the place where Guru Nanak came on his first pilgrim and was arrested.
There are another two Gudwara here that you should visit also and the Ghani here explains the history.

Visited Historical place,
Amazed to see Saved culture and sanctity of Sikhisim worship places in Pakistan (Gujranwala, EmanaAbad) .
Reportedly, Guru Nanak(Founder of Sikhism) stayed there for 14 days .

Very sacred Sikh religious place, here Shree Guru Nanak Dev Ji has recited His holy name , while sitting on gravels ( rori), that's why the name of Gurdwara Sahib is Rori Sahib...

Gurdwara Rori sab is the sacred place of sikhs in Gujranwala, near eimnabad. I want to take in tje past to tell you about its short history that here baba g spent most of his time of his age for more than 10 yearsand preach the oneness of god.. People started join his company day by day
There is also a pond which is filled with water on the special event. There is no restriction to visit but make sure if you go there mantain discpline and left your shoes outside gurdwara there is also the book of guru granth... Also many pakistani as well as indian sikhs visit temple every year in the bulk....

As a member of the print media team, I recently had the privilege to visit Gurdwara Rohri Sahib in the Sadar Tehsil area of Gujranwala, along with friends, to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. Our experience at this historical place was truly awe-inspiring and filled with sincerity.

Gurdwara Rohri Sahib holds a special place in the hearts of the followers of the Sikh religion, and it was evident from the moment we stepped foot on the premises. The serene atmosphere, the beautifully adorned walls, and the reverent ambiance of the gurdwara immediately made us feel a sense of peace and spirituality.

The historical significance of Gurdwara Rohri Sahib was evident as we learned about its rich heritage from the knowledgeable staff present there. The gurdwara is believed to be associated with the first Guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who is said to have visited this sacred place during his travels. The sanctity of the gurdwara was palpable, and we were deeply moved by the reverence and devotion of the devotees who were offering their prayers.

The Baisakhi celebration at Gurdwara Rohri Sahib was a truly remarkable experience. The Gurdwara was adorned with colorful decorations, and the atmosphere was filled with joyous chants and hymns. The sight of devotees coming together to offer their prayers and partake in the langar, the community kitchen where free meals are served to all, was heartwarming. We were humbled by the selfless service of the volunteers who were diligently serving the community with love and compassion.

The sincerity of the devotees and the warmth of their hospitality left a lasting impression on us. We were welcomed with open arms and were made to feel like part of the community. The sense of unity and brotherhood among the followers of the Sikh religion was truly inspiring and a testament to the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Our visit to Gurdwara Rohri Sahib was not just a touristic excursion, but a soulful journey that left us enriched and enlightened. We were touched by the deep faith and reverence of the devotees, and we were left with a renewed sense of spirituality and respect for the Sikh religion. We were grateful for the opportunity to experience such a significant historical place and witness the sincerity of the Baisakhi celebrations.

In conclusion, our visit to Gurdwara Rohri Sahib was an unforgettable experience. The historical significance, the sincerity of the devotees, and the spiritual ambiance of the gurdwara left a deep impression on us. We were humbled by the hospitality and warmth of the Sikh community and were inspired by their unwavering faith and devotion. We highly recommend visiting Gurdwara Rohri Sahib to anyone seeking a soulful and meaningful experience.

Its a nice place to visit
Apparently it looks like a gigantic gurdwara but inside there is a lawn 2 prayer rooms and a pool which was empty a couple of days when i visited.
A good tourist spot in Gujranwala to visit.
Good for picturing...

Historical building. Sikh religious place. Quiet environment. Good parking. But use of camera and mobile phones is not allowed

This is belong to first sikh guru Nanak ji and made by small bricks. This is amazing building good structure and having one basement and 2 floors and a beautiful dome on baradari at the top roof.

This is a historical place of Baba Gurnanac Sahib.

What a magnificent entrance I like it a lot this type of architecture is my favorite this building is in very good condition Must visit place for those people who love historic architecture General public is allowed inside after presenting ID Cards It has very large Pavitar Sarowa (Holy water pond) although in these day it hasn't water In fore ground of lush green Lawns Building gives a Great view

Really cool place and the most of sikh visit here at the end of February and the pond there is also really awesome and their mentioned posters really helpful they mentioned the full history in all that posters

It's a quiet place. Though there's not much to see but old places always attracts our imaginations. So, visit this if you are close to Gujranwala or on your way to Sialkot.

If you want to enter there you must be sikh or have some money for bribe this place very scenic and neat clean organized by management but only for sikhs not for everyone due to corona it was shut however will be reopened once the pandemic remove stay home stay safe ❤

Beautiful place and atmosphere

Its was Nice place to visit
Butt now these Days public visits are closed & Used for only prayer purpose for the Sikh community.

A nice place to visit and pay respects to Sikh faith. Approach road is a little underdeveloped otherwise everything is fine.

Good and friendly security guard. I haven't been allowed to visit vut i was satisfied with the way he explained the why can not I visit.

Ancient Gurdwara before partition..

An Historical Building Related with pehli Patshai Baba Guru Nanak Sahib in Eman Abad District Gujranwala .