KARMO, MAI

Mai Karmo, a resident of village Lehal (now a part of Patiala), was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. In August 1670, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib visited Lehal, on his way from Saifabad to Thikriwala. Here, Guru Sahib blessed Mai Karmo. Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran has been built to preserve the memory of the visit of Guru Sahib. Nowadays, Lehal is a part of Patiala. Patiala town did not exist in 1670.

(Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran, Lehal, now part of Patiala)

(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)