Goindwal (Goindwal Sahib)

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GOINDWAL (31°22'N, 75"9'E) This is the spot where the ancient east-west highway crossed the River Beas. It is the first ever place of Sikh pilgrimage so designated by its third Master, [[Guru Amar Das]]. After his anointment as Guru in 1552, he shifted from Khadur to Goindval. In 1559, Guru Amar Das commenced the digging of a "boali" or well. For more information see:
www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php?title=Goindwal
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Coordinates:   31°21'19"N   75°8'37"E
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