Goindwal (Punjabi: ਗੋਇੰਦਵਾਲ), also known as Goindwal Sahib, is located on the banks of the river Beas in the Taran Taran district in the Majha region of Punjab state in India. It became an important center for the Sikh religion in the 16th century during the time of the Guru Amar Das Ji . Goindwal Sahib (Courtsey Dalip Singh sdalip@gmail.com) Most of the Gurus established their center of excellence of Sikhism. Guru Nanak initiated this tradition by establishing Kartarpur Sahib, followed by Guru Angad who settled in Khadoor Sahib. Goindwal Sahib is linked to Guru Amardas who lived here for 33 years and established a center of Sikhism. The Location The location of the town was an ancient highway that crossed the river Beas connecting Delhi to Lahore . River ferries were used to transport goods for trade as well as travelers across the river Beas. After the renovation of the highway by Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan ruler of north India (1545), this ferry site became an impo