Gurdwara Lohgarh Sahib, Dina

Gurdwara Lohgarh Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in village Dina Sahib, Moga District, Punjab. It marks the site where Guru Gobind Singh Ji stayed for several months in 1705-1706 after the battles of Chamkaur and Muktsar. Here the Guru wrote the Zafarnama letter to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The gurdwara complex includes the main prayer hall, sarovar and langar hall and is an important pilgrimage centre for Sikhs.

Visitors can expect a peaceful white-domed gurdwara complex with a large prayer hall (Darbar Sahib), Nishan Sahib, sarovar and open courtyard. The interior features Guru Granth Sahib under a canopied palki, with kirtan and prayers throughout the day. Facilities include langar hall serving free community meals, sarai accommodation, shoe-keeping area and parking. The surroundings are rural agricultural fields of central Punjab with a calm devotional atmosphere.

Gurdwara Lohgarh Sahib commemorates the stay of Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Dina in late 1705 after leaving Chamkaur and before moving to Talwandi Sabo. The Guru stayed here for about three to four months at the invitation of local devotees Chaudhary Shamir and Lakhmir. During this period he wrote the Zafarnama, a letter in Persian verse to Emperor Aurangzeb, and received followers. A small fort-like structure (Lohgarh) was associated with the site, giving the gurdwara its name.

The gurdwara is a revered Sikh pilgrimage site symbolizing moral courage and spiritual sovereignty. It is associated with the creation of the Zafarnama, an important text in Sikh literature. The shrine hosts daily prayers, kirtan, langar and major observances on Gurpurabs, attracting devotees from across Punjab and beyond.