Mehta Kalu

Mehta Kalu, formally Kalyan Das, (1440–1522) was the father of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

Mehta Kalu
ਮਹਿਤਾ ਕਾਲੂ
ਕਲਿਆਣ ਚੰਦ ਦਾਸ ਬੇਦੀ
Guru Nanak visiting his parents, Mehta Kalu and Mata Tripta, after returning home from an Udasi (travels). Mardana's in the foreground playing the rabab.
Born
Kalyan Chand Das Bedi

4 May 1440
Dehra Sahib Lohar, Tarn Taran, Punjab
Died24 December 1522
Kartarpur Sahib or Talwandi, Lodi Empire (Present day Pakistan)
SpouseMata Tripta
ChildrenGuru Nanak
Bebe Nanaki
Parents
  • Shiv Ram Bedi (father)
  • Mata Banarasi (mother)
RelativesLal Chand (brother)
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