Uniting the community
On 25 February 1937, Bhai Arjan Singh of Bagarian initiated laying the cornerstone. On 26 January 1941, Lieutenant General Maharaja Yadavinder Singh of Patiala solemnised the dedication of the Gurudwara upon completion. The current structure of the Gurudwara Ber Sahib was erected under the patronage of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh from Kapurthala. Above the hall roof is a square domed room featuring arched copings directly over the sanctum. The hall roof is ornamented with protuberant domes stationed at each corner. The sacred text of Guru Granth Sahib Ji is enshrined on a pristine, white marble canopied throne.
In contrast, the passageway leading to the aforementioned throne is adorned with intricate floral patterns. In essence, the complete composition is fashioned utilising mosaic and marble. In addition to the routine daily rituals and commemoration of significant Sikh remembrances, a substantially well-attended bazaar is held annually in November to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.
Story behind the spiritual site
During Guru Nanak's stay in Sultanpur Lodhi, after taking a bath, he would sit in meditation for a long time under a ber (Zizyphus jujuba) tree. With the daybreak, he would be at his seat in the state storehouse at the post of his duty. It was at this place that Guru Ji disappeared after leaving his clothes under the supervision of an attendant.
He emerged from it after 3 days, much to the astonishment and amazement of all and uttered the words ' Na Koi Hindu, Na Musalman' (There is No Hindu & No Musalman).” symbolic of his direct communion with God. As per the Janam Sakhis, he saw a peculiar light and followed it into the stream. People thought that he had drowned as no one could find him. He reappeared at a spot 2 km away, now called Sant Ghat.
