Gurudwara Dashmesh Asthan Nahan - Gurudwara in Nahan - Sirmaur, India

History behind Gurdwara sahib - On invitation by King Medini Prakash of Sirmaur state, Sri Guru Gobind Rai Sahib Ji, the 10th Guru, reached Nahan, the then capital city of Sirmaur state on 17 Vaisakh in Samvat 1742 Bikrami (1685). Guru Ji reached there with all of his family members and Sikhs. The place where Guru Ji lived during his stay in Nahan city is not far from fort of Nahan, the residence of King Medini Prakash. A Gurdwara Sahib, Gurdwara Sri Dashmesh Asthan Patshahi 10, has been built on that place. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is installed exactly on the place, where King of Kings, Sri Guru Gobind Rai Sahib used to sit on his throne. King Medini Prakash built a 'Borha' (small well) to fulfill water requirement of Guru Ji's camp. This historic 'Borha' still exists. Important - Bhai jee at gurdwara sahib explains the above story of guru jee in person and also show around the gurdwara. The pics of which you see in attachment. Gurdwara being on narrow street, Parking is tricky and policewomen posted there on duty do not allow you to park in front of Gurdwara, as it stops the flow of traffic. You can park the vehicle near govt. School which is nearby and at walking distance.

It is located in middle heart of the city .. it is very close to famous historical Delhi gate and chowgan ground. From here you can far flung area of kalaamb and haryana.

Currently its a small historic Gurudwara but they are constructing a bigger Gurudwara. For parking use field opposite Gurudwara its entry is on the other side not in frint of Gurudwara.

Tripple storey Gurdwara sahib is well maintained. Guru Gobind Singh ji stayed here about 8 months and later at Poanta sahib. Served us heartly warm lunch. And described history of this place.

Gurudwara Shri Dashmesh Asthan (Nahan Sahib) This historical Gurudwara is located in the middle of city of Nahan in Sirmour Distt. It is close to the Lytton Memorial. This new small but impressive building, and was completed in 1954. Its high-ceilinged domed congregation hall has marble door frames and a marbled canopied high seat for Guru Granth Sahib. Accommodation for pilgrims is not available in the Gurdwara but there are many other stay options in the town. The Gurudwara also runs a 24 hours langar. Raja of Nahan, Medni Prakash invited Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji to Nahan. Guru Gobind Singh ji accepted the invitation and stayed here for eight months from April 1685. Guru Gobind Singh Ji went to Paonta Sahib from here and stayed there for 4 to 5 years. While leaving for Paonta Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Ji presented Raja Medni Prakash with his "SRI SAHIB" which is still present with the Raja's descendants Popularly this Gurdwara is called Gurdwara Dasmesh Asthan. The Gurdwara unearthed some historical items, an old well and a thara were discovered in 20th century. Photos by Viswas Menon (c) Viswas Menon Write up compiled by Viswas Menon

Peaceful place. Well Maintained. Parking facility is not there. You can avail paid parking some 200 mtr from Gurudwara. Langar facility is there with quality and freshly repared meals.

Historical gurudwara in nahan city...peaceful place..10th guru gobind singh ji had spent approximately 8 months here..very peaceful place..easy to reach..lot of parking area..neat and cleanliness in darbar sahib..but feels messy and some darkness in langar hall..needs some cleanliness in langar hall and washrooms..

it is one of the historical monuments and also because the 10th Guru of sikh shree Guru Gobind singh ji spent couple of months here. On invitation by King Medini Prakash of Sirmaur state, Sri Guru Gobind Rai Sahib Ji, the 10th Guru, reached Nahan, the then capital city of Sirmaur state on 17 Vaisakh in Samvat 1742 Bikrami (1685). Guru Ji reached there with all of his family members and lots of Sikhs.