Goindwal Sahib

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History
The origin of the Goindwal name
Amar Das's daily seva of bringing water for Guru Angad
Sikh Development in Goindwal
Guru Amar Das leaves Goindwal
Emperor Akbar's visit
Bhai Jetha (Guru Ram Das) at Goindwal
Emperor Akbar's visit
Guru Hargobind and Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit
Guru Har Rai's visit
Architecture
References

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Goindwal (, pronunciation: , meaning ‘City of Govind’, an epithet of God), also known as Goindwal Sahib and alternatively transliterated as Goindval, is located in the Taran Taran district of the Majha region of Punjab, India about from Tarn Taran Sahib. In the 16th century it became an important center for the Sikh religion during the Guruship of the Guru Amar Das Ji. Goindwal is on the banks of the Beas River and is one of the focal points of small scale industries of Tarn Taran district.