Gurudwara Goindwal Sahib: First pilgrimage of Sikhism

A memorable visit to Gurudwara Goindwal Sahib, learning about its rich yet less spoken about history, its significance as the First Pilgrimage of Sikhism.

History of Goindwal Sahib Significance of Baoli at Goindwal Sahib Connecting with the Divine By a rare chance I got to visit Gurudwara Goindwal Sahib a few days back. Just like any other visitor I was excited to experience the usual hustle bustle of a holy place but what awaited me was, in fact, beyond my expectations…..what awaited me was a surreal yet grounding experience, moving yet a peaceful moment in time….A place where time seemed to stand still! History of Goindwal Sahib Goindwal Sahib is a Gurudwara established in 16th century by Guru Amar Das Ji i and is also the first pilgrimage or centre of Sikhism. Built on the banks of river Beas, Goindwal Sahib is also the place where Sikhs perform the last rites of their deceased by immersing their ashes in the river. It is said that Guru Amar Das Ji used to carry water every day from this place to Guru Angad Dev ji for his ablutions,...