Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Punjab Shrine at Center of Political Storm Over Missing Saroops
There's a special place of worship in Punjab called Rasokhana Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Gurdwara.
It's unique because it mixes Sikh and Hindu traditions.
Recently, there was a big argument about some missing holy books (Saroops) of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
The Punjab government said they found some of these books at this gurdwara, but the gurdwara said they didn't have anything to do with the missing books.
Many politicians visited the gurdwara to talk about the issue.
The gurdwara is very important because it helps a lot of people with food and medical care.
It's a place where people from different religions come together, but this has also made it a place where politicians argue about religion and traditions.
Rasokhana Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Gurdwara blends Sikh and Hindu traditions and is a political flashpoint due to the missing Saroops controversy.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that 169 missing Saroops were found at the gurdwara, which the management denied.
The gurdwara is known for its inclusive architecture and practices, attracting devotees from various religious backgrounds.
The shrine commands a massive following and runs large-scale community kitchens and charitable hospitals.
The SGPC has cleared the gurdwara of any wrongdoing, and a 'Shukrana Samagam' is planned to thank devotees and clarify the controversy.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Rasokhana Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Gurdwara management, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)
- What
- Controversy over missing Saroops of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib found at the gurdwara
- When
- During the Maghi Mela and subsequent political visits
- Where
- Rasokhana Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Gurdwara in Mazara Nau Abad village, Punjab
- Why
- The gurdwara was accused of having missing Saroops, leading to political and religious scrutiny
- Shrine Name
- Rasokhana Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Gurdwara
- Location
- Mazara Nau Abad village, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab
- Founder
- Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib
- Missing Saroops
- 169 out of 328
- Annual Mela Expenditure
- Rs 5 crore
- Langar Capacity
- 4,000 people at a time
- Weekly Donations
- Rs 15-20 lakh
- Hospitals
- Two charitable hospitals with 50 beds each