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Gurudwara Shri Charan Kanwal Sahib

Gurudwara Charan Kanwal was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the memory of the sixth Guru Har Gobind Singh Ji. After his last battle in which Guru Ji killed Pende Khan, Guru Ji came here and gave the blessing of milk to a zamindaar, Jeeva.

The village was named after him as Jeendowal. There is a big Sarovar (pool) in front of the Gurudwara which was built by the daughter of Sardar Dhanna Singh and the building of langar was made by Bhai Seva Singh. The management of the Gurudwara is run by SGPC.

Gurudwara Shri Charan Kanwal Sahib is situated in The Banga Town Of Nawanshahar Distt. Gurudwara sahib is situated on the main road towards Nawashahr town. SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI after winning the last battle of Kartarpur defeating Painde Khan came here At that time allong with GURU SAHIB WAS SHRI GURU HAR RAI SAHIB JI, BABA GURDITTA JI, SHRI GURU TEGBAHADUR JI (all were in there childhood) and Mata Nanaki ji. GURU SAHIB JI stayed here for almost one month and his wounded horse suhela was also undergoing treatment here. On the name of Bhai jina ji this place was named Jindowal. Maharaja Ranjit singh ji got Gurudwara sahib constructed here in the memory of SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI