From being mentioned in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to being the first formal educational institution where the Gurmukhi script was introduced Khadoor Sahib is a indeed a significant historical city. Founded by Guru Angad Dev Ji Mahraj, they lived here for 13 years and it was also here where Guru Amar Das Ji performed their devotional worship and attained the Gurgadhi. This city is said to have been visited by eight Guru Sahibs.
- Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this city with Bhai Mardana Ji and Bhai Bala Ji on their preaching tours.
- This city was Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji's home.
- Sri Guru Amar Das Ji served Guru Angad Dev Ji here for around 12 years, fetching water from the Beas River near Goindwal Sahib every day.
- Sri Guru Ram Das Ji visited Khadoor Sahib while travelling from Goindwal Sahib to Guru Chak (Amritsar).
- Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji visited Khadoor Sahib while travelling from Goindwal Sahib to Amritsar.
- Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji visited Khadoor Sahib with his family, after the marriage of his daughter Bibi Viro, on the way to Goindwal Sahib.
- Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji visited Khadoor Sahib, with 2200 Sikh horse riders while travelling to Goindwal Sahib.
- Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji visited Khadoor Sahib after becoming Guru, ensuring that Sikh places were being properly maintained.
An old pavilion opposite of Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib where Guru Angad Dev Ji Mahraj used to give Darshan to sanggat and convey teachings of Gurmat.
Mata Khivi Ji’s Langgar. If you come to Khadoor Sahib, you should have kheer at Mata Ji’s langar first. You can also do Darshan of the old well that Mata Ji used to get water from for the Langgar of Sanggat. There are also a lot of Bibiyan and Matavan that does Langgar Sewa here as well as a lot students from nearby learning institutions that come here for Langgar.
Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib is where Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is said to have visited and sang Shabad Kirtan along with Bhai Bala Ji and Bhai Mardana Ji. Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib is also where the Janam Sakhi of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was completed by Bhai Bala Ji under the instructions of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji. As Bhai Bala Ji was of very old age now , they requested Guru Ji to allow them to leave for Sachkhand and when they left, Guru Ji performed his last rites with their own hands. There is still a memorial of Bhai Bala Ji marking the place of their funeral.
Gurdwara Tap Asthan Guru Angad Sahib
This Gurdwara situated opposite Gurdwara Sri Tapiana Sahib, marks the site where Guru Angad sat in meditation on the instructions of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Mahraj.
Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Khadoor is one of the main asthans of Khadoor Sahib, this asthan was Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji's home and is said to been visited by seven Guru Sahibs. It is also known as Gurdwara Sri Angeetha Sahib because this is where Guru Angad Dev Ji Mahraj left their physical body.
It also houses Kila Sahib, the stake of a Kareer tree that Guru Amar Das Ji hit on before falling down while bringing a pitcher of water of Goindwal Sahib. Hearing the noise of falling a nearby resident said “This must be the homeless Amroo & spoke some objectionable words against Guru Angad Dev Ji which Guru Amar Das Ji could not tolerate & said casually " Mad woman, you may say whatever you like against me but do not say anything against my Guru.” The lady actually became mad & with the sacred touch of feet of Guru Ji, the peg turned green & developed into a full grown "Kareer" tree.
Another important shrine at Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib is the well dug on the request of Bibi Amro Ji to fulfill the needs of pilgrims. The water of the well was saline but on the request of the Sanggat, Guru Ji provided a log of wood which was thrown into the well & the water became drinkable.
Gurdwara Thara Sahib
After bringing water on foot with dedication from river Beas for the sacred bath of Guru Ji & after doing other duties assigned by Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji used to meditate at this site which is in the compound of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib.
Gurdwara Sri Mai Bharai Sahib
After Guru Nanak Dev ji Mahraj gave Gurgaddhi to Bhai Lehna Ji (Sri Guru Angad Dev ji), they were sent to Khadoor Sahib. They came to their relative, Mai Bhrai Ji’s house and started meditating here. When Sanggat could not find Guru Sahib they came here along with Baba Budha ji to persuade Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji Mahraj to give Darshan to Sanggat. Sri Guru Angad Dev ji Mahraj stayed in this home for 6 months and 6 days.
Gurdwara Sri Mal Akhaara Sahib
Mal Akhaara literally means wrestlers pit. It is the place where the first Mal Akhara, for wrestling, was established by Guru Ji. This Gurdwara is also associated with the place where Sri Guru Angad Sahib Ji promoted the use of standardised version of the Gurmukhi script and taught the Gurmukhi script to children establishing the first school of Gurmukhi.
Even today you will still see children learning Gurmukhi here and the whole city of Khadoor Sahib is known as an education hub.
Not only is Khadoor Sahib a historical site, it is also well-maintained and really beautiful.