Introduction

Site of Gurdwara Panja Sahib, a major shrine in Sikh tradition associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

The Journey

Hasan Abdal / Panja Sahib is a strong shrine tradition on the western road. Classified as Sikh historical tradition. The rock-hand story is tradition, not a geological certificate.

The Sakhi

According to Sikh tradition, Guru Nanak Dev Ji caused a spring to flow after a local holy man’s stone was rolled toward him, leaving a hand impression. Tellings vary; this is tradition.

Historical Context

Approximate period: Traditionally placed in the Udasis of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (often dated by later writers to the late 15th and early 16th centuries). Exact years are not established.

Traditional sequence (not an exact dated timetable).

Sikh Historical Tradition

The visit is recorded in Sikh historical and traditional sources such as janamsakhis or Bhai Gurdas. This is presented as tradition, not as independently proven fact.

Janamsakhi recensions and later Sikh memory are not treated here as interchangeable with independently proven itinerary. Where evidence is thinner, the status label says so.

Associated Gurdwara / Memorial

Gurdwara Panja Sahib

Map

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Location shown approximately.

Continue the Journey

Sometimes listed on a land route toward Iran. Uncertain.

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Sources

Janamsakhi tradition (Sikh historical tradition)
Multiple janamsakhi recensions describe journeys of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Recensions differ on sequence and some destinations.
Gurdwara / Panthic institutional memory (Institutional source)
Local shrine administration and Panthic memory. Confirm current names and management on site; this database does not invent dedications.