Gurdwara Kothri Sahib

Gurdwara Kothri Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala District, Punjab. It marks the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji was confined in a small cell (kothri) during his employment under Nawab Daulat Khan Lodhi. The gurdwara commemorates this early period of Guru Nanak's life in Sultanpur Lodhi, where he lived for about 14 years. It is an important pilgrimage site within the cluster of historic gurdwaras in the town.

Visitors can expect a peaceful white-domed gurdwara complex with a prayer hall, sanctum housing the Guru Granth Sahib, and the preserved historic cell associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The premises include a langar hall, open courtyard, and sarovar surroundings typical of Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwaras. The environment is quiet and devotional, with recitation of hymns, community service, and pilgrims paying respects. The site is compact and can be explored on foot within the complex.

Gurdwara Kothri Sahib commemorates an episode from the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539), the founder of Sikhism. While working as a storekeeper for Nawab Daulat Khan Lodhi in Sultanpur Lodhi, Guru Nanak was falsely accused of misappropriation and confined in a small cell (kothri). Tradition holds that he was found innocent. The site preserves the memory of this event during his approximately 14-year residence in Sultanpur Lodhi before his Udasis (travels).

The gurdwara is a revered Sikh pilgrimage site and part of the group of historic gurdwaras in Sultanpur Lodhi associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, including Gurdwara Ber Sahib and Gurdwara Hatt Sahib. It holds religious importance for Sikhs and is visited especially during Gurpurabs and the annual Sultanpur Lodhi religious gatherings. The practice of langar and community service reflects Sikh traditions of equality and service.