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Bebe nanaki house to be preserved. PDF Print E-mail
Written by Varinder Walia, The Tribune India   
Saturday, 01 September 2001
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The five-century old in-laws house of Bebe Nanaki, elder sister of Guru Nanak Dev at Sultanpur Lodhi, would be preserved through 'kar sewa'. This is the only place related to Bebe Nanaki. The 'kar sewa' would be undertaken by Baba Jagtar Singh who has been busy in the renovation of Sri Akal Takht these days.

Jathedar Amrik Singh said that the possession of the palatial house of Bebe Nanaki was taken by the kar sewa jatha after a long legal battle. He said Bebe Nanaki had arranged the marriage of Guru Nanak Dev in this house. The ancient house was later used as a 'dharmshala' for a long time.

However, it was a matter of regret that a big portion of the ancient house in Mohalla Sikhan was damaged during the 'legal battle'. Bebe Nanaki who was married to Bhai Jai Ram was issueless and hence the house remained in possession of those who looked after the couple in old age. The big 'bohar' tree, sapling of which was said to be planted by Bebe Nanaki herself, near the house is also witness to many historic events. The tree would also be preserved. Jathedar Amrik Singh said though a big portion of the house had already crumbled yet efforts would be made to re-construct it again as per old design.

Mr Gurinder Paul Singh 'Anthak', president of the Kalgidhar Naujwan Sabha, said a big part of the house crumbled in the recent past. It was a two-storeyed majestic building which looked like a small fort. However, due to apathy of all concerned it could not be preserved in time. Though belated, the house could still be restored in its original design as old picture of historical buildings were available. He said the building had been used as a dharmshala for years together.

From time to time the building remained in possession of Baba Dhian Singh and his descendants, Baba Partap Singh, Bhai Mani Singh, Mr Jit Singh and Mr Sadhu Singh.


 
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