Rara Sahib is a village in the

Ludhiana Ludhiana () is the most populous Cities in India, city in the Indian state of Punjab, India, Punjab.164.100.161.224 http://164.100.161.224 › filesPDF Ludhiana State: Punjab Business & Industrial Centre, Tier 2 1 ... The city has an estima ...

district of

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. Its spiritual significance was elevated following the visit of the sixth

Sikh Guru The Sikh gurus (Punjabi language, Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰੂ; Hindi: सिख गुरु) are the spiritual masters of Sikhism, who established the religion over the course of about two and a half centuries, beginning in 1469. The year ...

, Guru Hargobind Sahib ji Ji, transforming it from the simple village of ''Rara'' to ''Rara Sahib''. Situated 22 km southeast of

, 14 km northeast of

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, and 22 km northwest of Khanna, Rara Sahib lies along the Chawa- Payal-

road, on the banks of the

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branch of the

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. In recent times, the village has gained prominence due to the spiritual devotion of Sant Isher Singh Ji and Sant Kishan Singh Ji, two revered ''

Brahmgiani ''Brahmgiani'' ( Punjabi: ਬ੍ਰਹਮਗਿਆਨੀ ) in Sikhism is a highly enlightened individual being who is one with Waheguru. In Sikhism, such a person has also been named a '' Gurmukh'', ''Sadhu'' or '' Sant''. Other derivations of ' ...

'' Sikh

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of the 20th century. Their years of deep meditation and ''Seva'' in this sacred place have further enriched its spiritual significance. At the request of Sardar Gian Singh Rarewala, they chose to reside in Rara Sahib, transforming what was once a desolate place into their abode. Subsequently, a grand Gurdwara complex, known as Gurdwara Karamsar, was established near the village, a revered spiritual center where Sikhs gather to learn, meditate, worship, and engage in ''Seva'' (selfless service). In remembrance of the saints' legacy, a school and a hospital were established in the village by the Gurdwara Karamsar Rara Sahib Trust.

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Gurdwara Karamsar, Rara Sahib

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Cities and towns in Ludhiana district {{PunjabIN-geo-stub

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