As he was in danger, he began to pray to God and Guru Nanak Dev Ji for safety.

Unaware of the news that Guru Har Krishan Ji had died, Lubana reached Bakala to fulfill his vow.

Eager to carry out his promise as soon as possible, Makhan Shah then reached Bakala but was shocked to see many people pretending to be the true Guru.

He then came up with a plan to donate 2 dinars to each of the self-proclaimed Gurus, as he knew that the true Guru would demand the full amount that he had promised.

None of the imposters demanded the full amount and so Makhan Shah was unable to find the Guru.

[1] A portion of the frescoes have been destroyed or hidden by being replaced or covered with ceramic tiles under the guise of Kar Seva renovations, much to the dismay of a section of the Sikh public who are heritage-conscious.

The Sangat was led by Diwan Durga Mal, and a "Tilak ceremony" was performed by Baba Gurditta on Tegh Bahadur, formally conferring Guruship onto him.