Free things to do
Free things to do in Raikot
Raikot's best hours cost nothing - kirtan at dawn, langar, the old gate, the mandi at 6am. The free list.
Raikot's best free hours
Morning kirtan at Tahliana Sahib
The 4am diwan is free, open to everyone, and the single most atmospheric hour in town. Stay for langar after.
Kutba Gate and the old lanes
Walk through the old archway and get lost in the lanes behind it - the town's history, free, at walking pace.
The bazaar circuit
Window-shopping the three bazaars costs nothing and shows you the whole town's commerce in an hour.
Dana Mandi at dawn
The grain and sabzi mandi at 6am - auctions, colour, noise. The best free show in Raikot.
Bassian Kothi grounds
The memorial's grounds and the village lanes around it - history and a walk, for the cost of the auto ride.
Evening diwan
Manji Sahib, Mata Bishan Kaur, Boota Sahib - the evening kirtan is free everywhere, every day.
Common questions
Is Raikot expensive to visit?
No - the sights are free, dhabas are cheap, and langar is free. A full day in Raikot costs less than a Ludhiana mall lunch.
Is langar really free?
Yes - the community kitchen at Tahliana Sahib serves everyone, no payment, no questions. Sit, eat, help clear if you like.
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