Pandit Ganga Ram, a resident of Bathinda, was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan Sahib. According to a source, once he grew Bajra (millet). When he got a good crop, he left for the sale of the grains. He had learnt that he would get good price for his grains in the Majha area. When he reached Guru-Ka-Chakk, he saw that the Sikhs were busy in digging Amritsar Sarovar. He learnt that all the Sikhs were doing voluntary service. He was deeply affected by the Sikhs’ devotion. He donated all his grains for the Langar. He too started participation in the Kar Sewa of the at Amritsar Sarovar. Bhai Ganga Ram remained at Guru-Ka-Chakk till the Sarovar was completed. After his return, he became a missionary of the Sikh faith.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)