Gurdwara Nanak Sar A Historic Landmark Caught Between Hope and Delay | Historical Facts

Gurdwara Nanak Sar: A Historic Landmark Caught Between Hope and Delay
A Special Report by The Jhang Times | Presented by Muhammad Akmal Malik
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Gurdwara Nanak Sar, situated in Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan, stands as one of the region’s most significant historical and spiritual landmarks. This sacred site embodies centuries of cultural harmony, shared history, and deep-rooted spiritual tradition. Despite its great importance, the gurdwara continues to endure long periods of neglect, with restoration efforts remaining incomplete even after multiple official assurances. This special report by The Jhang Times, presented and documented by Muhammad Akmal Malik, examines the current state of the site and the promises surrounding its preservation.

Gurdwara Nanak Sar holds a special place in the memory of Sikh followers around the world. It is associated with the journeys and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, making it a site of immense reverence and historical value. Yet the passing of time, the lack of maintenance, and the absence of practical progress have left this structure vulnerable, despite repeated announcements regarding its rehabilitation.

In the previous year, key governmental figures visited the gurdwara to assess its condition and highlight the need for restoration. Among them was Punjab’s Provincial Minister for Human Rights, Mr. Ramesh Singh Arora, who emphasized that preserving such heritage sites is not only a cultural obligation but a moral responsibility. He was accompanied by Surjeet Singh Kanwal, Senior Vice President of the PML-N Minority Wing, who also stressed the urgency of safeguarding historic religious architecture.

The delegation further included Sardar Karpa Singh, Member of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), who assured during his 2024 visit that restoration work would begin soon. These commitments generated hope among locals and Sikh communities across the world. However, more than a year and a half later, visible progress remains limited, leaving the site caught between hope and administrative delay.

This report features insights from Sardar Jaspal Singh, a respected social leader from Jhang, who discusses the current state of the gurdwara and the broader responsibility to protect cultural heritage. His views point toward a critical need for timely action—reminding us that the preservation of Gurdwara Nanak Sar is not merely a construction project, but part of a much larger obligation to history, identity, and collective memory.

Through ground reporting, original visuals, on-site documentation, and AI-enhanced imagery, The Jhang Times aims to bring global attention to this important heritage site. Hosted by Muhammad Akmal Malik, this video reaches out to the Sikh diaspora across Pakistan, India, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and beyond—hoping to build awareness and encourage meaningful restoration efforts.

Gurdwara Nanak Sar represents a shared past and a cultural legacy that deserves to be protected for future generations. The need for its restoration is urgent, and the time for practical action has truly arrived.