Historic Faridkot (ਇਤਿਹਾਸਿਕ ਫਰੀਦਕੋਟ )

Faridkot has been named after the great Sufi Saint Baba Sheik Fariduddin Ganjshakar, whose verses are mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib the holy book of Sikh religion. In 13th century this town was founded by Raja Mokalsi, the grandson of Rai Munj, a Bhatti Chief of Bhatnair. Gurdwara Tilla (Chilla) Baba Farid. This is as old as the town-self. Baba Farid remained at this place in meditation for 40 days before proceeding to Pakpattan. A sacred piece of wood with which Baba ji wiped his hands littered with mud has been preserved to -- date. Gurdwara Godari Sahib This place is situated on the out skirts about 4 K.M. on Faridkot-Kotkapura road. It is believed that Baba Sheikh Farid left his godari (Jacket) there before entering Faridkot town. This beautiful gurdwara was constructed in 1982 and a Sant Sarovar was later constructed at this place. Large numbers of people visit this place every Thursday and also take bath in this Sarovar.