Baba Sodal Mandir

Getting there

• By air

  A new domestic airport at Adampur is about 25 km from Jalandhar bus stand and 23 km from Jalandhar City Railway Station.

• By train

  Jalandhar City Railway Station is well connected to other parts of the country.

• By road

  An older Tribune report says Kali Mata Mandir road and Gujja Peer Road connect the highway to the temple.

Book and check

Official pages only. We do not sell darshan passes or tours.

• Sodal Mandir on Incredible Indiaincredibleindia.gov.in

Why devotees come here

Baba Sodal Mandir is in Jalandhar city, Punjab. It is devoted to Baba Sodal, a child saint, and its architecture blends Hindu, Muslim and Sikh forms. The temple is named for him.

Baba Sodal Mandir stands in Jalandhar, Punjab, and is devoted to Baba Sodal, a child saint. He is remembered for his magical abilities and his compassion toward all living things. The temple takes its name from him. The Incredible India page calls it an iconic reminder of historic art, culture and devotion.

The temple's roots go back to the 16th century, when Baba Sodal lived in the area as one of his many saints. Its architecture blends Hindu, Muslim and Sikh forms, with carvings and soaring domes that highlight its cultural legacy.

Each year the Baba Sodal Mela marks the child saint's death anniversary. The week-long fair celebrates his life and teachings with music, dancing and cultural acts, and it draws large crowds. The district sets up control rooms for fire, police and medical needs during the fair.

Festivals

• 14th of Shukal Paksh in Bhadon, around SeptemberBaba Sodal Mela

  A week-long annual fair that celebrates Baba Sodal's life and teachings, with music, dancing and cultural acts.

Tips for your visit

• Lakhs of devotees are expected during the Sodal Mela week.
• Look for the carvings and soaring domes, which the Incredible India page highlights as the temple's cultural legacy.

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