Gurdwara Nanaksar Thath

Gurdwara Nanaksar Thath is a prominent Sikh shrine located on the outskirts of Barnala city in Barnala District, Punjab. It is associated with the Nanaksar tradition founded by Sant Baba Nand Singh Ji and later propagated by Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji. The gurdwara features white marble architecture, a spacious diwan hall and sarovar, and serves as a centre for daily nitnem, kirtan and langar, attracting devotees from across Punjab.

Visitors can expect a serene white-marble gurdwara complex with a large central prayer hall, Nishan Sahib, and a sarovar. The interior is calm with continuous kirtan and recitation of Gurbani. Devotees can attend prayers, sit in the diwan hall, partake in langar in the community kitchen hall, and walk around the parikrama. The surroundings are semi-urban with open grounds, parking area and accommodation blocks for pilgrims.

Gurdwara Nanaksar Thath is linked to the Nanaksar movement, a devotional tradition within Sikhism emphasizing meditation on Naam and strict maryada. It was established in connection with Sant Baba Nand Singh Ji (1870-1943) and developed under Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji (1905-1975), who established Nanaksar Thaths across Punjab. The Barnala Thath serves as a key centre for this lineage.

The gurdwara is a significant religious and community centre for Sikhs, known for its emphasis on kirtan, simran and seva. It hosts daily prayers, langar open to all, and large congregations during Gurpurabs and barsi events of Nanaksar saints, reflecting Punjabi Sikh devotional culture and community service.