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351:(Sikh temples) in Machhiwara. When Guru Gobind Singh was in Machhiwara, he wrote "Mitar pyare nu haal murida da kehna" (Say hello to my dear friend) in the forest of Machhiwara. The Guru composed this work while leaning against a tree in the wilds of Machhiwara after having been wandering for days with only the soft leaves of the
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successfully resisted their onslaught and was ordered by 5 pairas to leave the fort into the forests of
Machhiwara. The Mughal forces got wind of his whereabouts. Guru Gobind Singh was saved by two of his
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Machhiwara is 38 km northeast of
Ludhiana city and 69 km west of the capital city of Chandigarh. It lies only 9 km from Samrala, which is on the Ludhiana Chandigarh highway.
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of
Machhiwara, named Gulaba, took the Guru and his retinue into his residence for hiding from the pursuing Mughal forces. Shortly thereafter, Gulaba would die of heart failure so two
258:. Machhiwara Sahib is famous for Gurudwara Sri Charan Kanwal Sahib associated with Guru Gobind Singh ji and named after the Guru's feet that are compared to the lotus flower.
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through the planting of samplings on gurdwara land the organization owns within the locality to revive the lost forest. Machhiwara is a famous destination for
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Guru Gobind Singh, Shabad Hazare, Dasam Granth, translation from 'History of Sikh Gurus Retold: 1606-1708 C.E' (2007), pages 833–834, by Surjit Singh Gandhi
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The
Machhiwara jungle that existed during Guru Gobind Singh's time, which was cut-down in the subsequent centuries, is planned to be revived by the
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was struggling to regain his power on India, Humayun captured Lahore in
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followers of the Guru, named Nabi Khan and Gani Khan, whose residence was situated near
Machhiwara, then assisted the Guru.
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The place where Guru Gobind Singh rested is where the
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sent a force of 30,000 horses with Naseeb Khan and Tatar Khan, but they were defeated by the
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Wine cups hurt him like the sword and things of comfort kill,
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Soft beds are to him like a disease, if thou are not with him
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Battle of
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Later-on, the Guru would be reunited with and accompanied by
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pilgrims. On 13 April every year there is a festival of
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as does the butcher's knife, if thou art not with him
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20:the historical jungle with the same name
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519:References
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553:cite web
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