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Summary

The episode visits Gurdwara Manji Sahib in Lakhan Majra, Haryana, as part of a series tracing Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s journey toward Delhi. The presenter says Lakhan Majra is roughly 40 km from Jind and 25 km from Rohtak, and recounts the tradition that Guru Tegh Bahadur stopped there. The exact length of his stay is uncertain: some accounts say 13 days, but the episode notes that the available historical evidence does not establish a precise duration.

The program focuses on the area’s dwindling and polluted water. The Gurdwara’s water is described as undrinkable, with a reported TDS level of 5,500. Clean water for the langar must reportedly be brought in by tanker at a cost of about ₹4,000 per day. Old wells have dried up, and a pond near the Gurdwara is now polluted by wastewater. The presenter warns that communities should protect water sources so people do not have to depend on purchased drinking water.

The episode also recounts the site’s history of upkeep. Local tradition says a granthi served there for many years under the patronage of the Jind ruler. The program mentions Mata Lado’s service until around 1908, a granthi being installed in 1932, the Nishan Sahib being raised in 1958, and construction work beginning in 1967. The Gurdwara is described as completed by 2025.

A major concern is the pond’s condition and its proximity to the Gurdwara building, where cracks are visible. The presenter says that cleaning and improving the pond could benefit both the village and the Gurdwara, but that a small number of people have reportedly objected to the proposed work. Local voices express support for cleaning and beautification, provided the Gurdwara committee takes responsibility and the village cooperates.

The episode ends by previewing a visit to Bangla Sahib in Rohtak and appealing for support to continue researching and documenting Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s route.

Presenters and Contributors

• Dr. Bhagwan Singh Khoji — Presenter and researcher.
• Local Gurdwara committee members and villagers — Unnamed speakers discussing the pond and proposed improvements.
• Kahn Singh Nabha — Cited as a historical source, not a participant in the episode.