tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432094509222700032024-03-14T10:59:26.254+05:30Gurudwaras of IndiaThe well known and the not so well known Gurudwaras in different parts of the country and their brief history, significance and 'exclusive' pictures taken by me on my recent visit(s) there !Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-8559511638340741602008-09-03T12:53:00.007+05:302008-09-03T13:01:25.735+05:30Gurudwara Bibeksar Sahib, Amritsar, PunjabGurudwara Bibeksar Sahib is situated on the banks of Bibeksar Sarovar in Amritsar. The foundation of the Sarovar was laid by the sixth Guru Shri Guru Hargobind Ji.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SL48psASVFI/AAAAAAAAArU/G57AZlm_8xE/s1600-h/Gurudwara+Bibekar+Sahib+Sarovar.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241693703190500434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SL48psASVFI/AAAAAAAAArU/G57AZlm_8xE/s400/Gurudwara+Bibekar+Sahib+Sarovar.JPG" border="0" /></a> Guru Hargobind Ji used to take rest at this place in the evenings and sometimes convene meetings here. Baba Budhaji also used to gather at this place for gyaan/charcha.<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SL48kd2T36I/AAAAAAAAArM/4iDxmP7Fbxk/s1600-h/Bibeksar+Sahib+History.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241693613491216290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SL48kd2T36I/AAAAAAAAArM/4iDxmP7Fbxk/s400/Bibeksar+Sahib+History.JPG" border="0" /></a>On the bank of the Sarovar a Gurudwara was constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known as Gurudwara Bibeksar Sahib.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SL48dvBY0kI/AAAAAAAAArE/MCfVetGpJF0/s1600-h/Gurudwara+Bibeksar+Sahib.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241693497841996354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SL48dvBY0kI/AAAAAAAAArE/MCfVetGpJF0/s400/Gurudwara+Bibeksar+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /></a> There is a keertan program held at the Gurudwara on last Saturday of every month held by Akhand Keertane Jattha.<br /><div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SL48K4eTz3I/AAAAAAAAAq0/MTi-9l3ZNgw/s1600-h/Bibeksar+Sahib+Entrance.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241693173961707378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SL48K4eTz3I/AAAAAAAAAq0/MTi-9l3ZNgw/s400/Bibeksar+Sahib+Entrance.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-78010534171724369472008-05-11T13:08:00.012+05:302008-05-16T17:55:00.332+05:30Gurudwara Taran Taaran Sahib, Amritsar, PunjabLocated about 22 kms south of Amritsar, Gurudwara Sri Taran Taaran Sahib was established by the fifth Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji in 1590 AD. Guruji named the Sarovar - Taran Taaran which signifies ‘the means to swim across’. The Gurudwara Sahib and the township around the Gurudwara also got the name of Taran Taaran Sahib.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCajUNmxeoI/AAAAAAAAAmw/4sBc5iQLWAA/s1600-h/Gurudwara+Taran+Taaran+Sahib.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199022387490814594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCajUNmxeoI/AAAAAAAAAmw/4sBc5iQLWAA/s400/Gurudwara+Taran+Taaran+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Gurudwara Sri Taran Taaran Sahib has amongst the largest sarovars (about 300m x 230m rectangle) of all Gurudwaras.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCajQNmxenI/AAAAAAAAAmo/j0ffGqG-FFk/s1600-h/Gurudwara+Taran+Taaran+Sarovar.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199022318771337842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCajQNmxenI/AAAAAAAAAmo/j0ffGqG-FFk/s400/Gurudwara+Taran+Taaran+Sarovar.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The sarovar is believed to have medicinal properties especially effective for curing leprosy.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199024208556948130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCak-NmxeqI/AAAAAAAAAnA/fo-qKYGFTsQ/s400/Sarovar+Taran+Taaran+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /><br />At the southeast corner of the sarovar is a marble platform on which stands the Gurudwara Sahib building; a three storeyed structure with the dome and upper part plated with gold.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCai7tmxekI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/A9pPHxNZBc4/s1600-h/Gurudwara+Taran+Taaran+Platform.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199021966584019522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCai7tmxekI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/A9pPHxNZBc4/s400/Gurudwara+Taran+Taaran+Platform.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Every month there is a gathering (fair) at the Gurudwara on the Amavas day (no moon night). Close to the Darbar Sahib building is Guru ka khuh (khuh means well) which was constructed by Guru Arjan Dev. While supervising the construction of the sarovar, this is the place where Guruji used to relax.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199023607261526674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCakbNmxepI/AAAAAAAAAm4/_8OJ62pFF8k/s400/Guru+Ka+Khuh.JPG" border="0" /> <div><div></div><div>Another shrine near Darbar Sahib – Gurudwara Manji Sahib, is marked for its relevance to the sixth Guru, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib, who stayed at this place enroute Delhi to Lahore.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCaivtmxeiI/AAAAAAAAAmA/l73pssW_oLg/s1600-h/Gurudwara+Manji+Sahib.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199021760425589282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/SCaivtmxeiI/AAAAAAAAAmA/l73pssW_oLg/s400/Gurudwara+Manji+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-21920027695244311252008-04-06T00:04:00.002+05:302008-04-06T07:46:51.668+05:30Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib, Nanded, MaharashtraOne of the five Sikh Takhat’s Shri Hazur Sahib is located in Nanded (a distance of about 650 kms from Mumbai) about half a km from the banks of the Godavri river.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fHDKjaLtI/AAAAAAAAAiU/WN5BXEO2qSE/s1600-h/Hazur+Sahib+Main.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185832353126821586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fHDKjaLtI/AAAAAAAAAiU/WN5BXEO2qSE/s400/Hazur+Sahib+Main.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Nanded is associated with the first and the tenth six Gurus as well the present Guru, Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. While Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited Nanded during his extensive travels, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji spent last few days of his earthly life here.<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fG96jaLsI/AAAAAAAAAiM/XyoHdamTBVw/s1600-h/Hazur+Sahib+Entrance.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185832262932508354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fG96jaLsI/AAAAAAAAAiM/XyoHdamTBVw/s400/Hazur+Sahib+Entrance.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This is also the place where Guru Gobind Singh Ji passed over the Gurgaddi (Guruship) to Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on October 5, 2008 before his Parlokgaman or heavenly journey on October 7-8, 2008.<br /><br /><em>Agya Bhai Akal ki tabhi chalayo Panth, </em></div><div><em>Sab Sikhan ko hukam hai Guru manyo Granth. </em></div><div><em>Guru Granth ko Manyo pargat Guran ki deh </em></div><div><em>Jo Prabhu ko milna chahe khoj sabad men leh<br /></em><br />Meaning: "The Eternal Father willed and I raised the Panth. All my Sikhs are hereby ordered to accept the Granth as their Preceptor. Have faith in the holy Granth, as your master and consider it the visible manifestation of the Gurus. He who hath a pure heart will seek guidance from its holy words." </div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fG3ajaLrI/AAAAAAAAAiE/ZA0wvGAfhHw/s1600-h/Hazur+Sahib+Christmas+Night.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185832151263358642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fG3ajaLrI/AAAAAAAAAiE/ZA0wvGAfhHw/s400/Hazur+Sahib+Christmas+Night.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The Gurudwara was built between 1832 and 1837, under instructions from Maharaja Ranjit Singh and is called ‘Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib”. The inner room is called Angitha Sahib which is where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated. Some of the sacred relics of Guru Gobind Singh are also preserved in this Gurudwara including a golden dagger, a matchlock gun, an archer and five golden swords.</div><div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fGxKjaLqI/AAAAAAAAAh8/Ho1ybQ2-kqk/s1600-h/Hazur+Sahib+Inside.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185832043889176226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fGxKjaLqI/AAAAAAAAAh8/Ho1ybQ2-kqk/s400/Hazur+Sahib+Inside.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Its interiors are artistically ornamented; the walls of Angitha Sahib are covered with Golden plates. </div><div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fGq6jaLpI/AAAAAAAAAh0/KqsGDEjfQ2U/s1600-h/Hazur+Sahib+Walls.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185831936514993810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fGq6jaLpI/AAAAAAAAAh0/KqsGDEjfQ2U/s400/Hazur+Sahib+Walls.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Preprations for the tercentenary celebrations (300 years of Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the in October 2008) in Nanded are in full swing. Several large projects have been undertaken over the last two years, including significant development of facilities at the Gurudwara premises, upgradation of infrastructure including air traffic, railway, tourist management and other aspects (see <a href="http://www.gurtagaddinanded.com/GurTaGaddiProjectPlan/">http://www.gurtagaddinanded.com/GurTaGaddiProjectPlan/</a> for details)</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185837202144898786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fLdajaLuI/AAAAAAAAAic/Mj11gTeWw_w/s400/Gurudwara+Hazur+Abchalnagar+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R_fGfKjaLoI/AAAAAAAAAhs/NZ9asxgVUAk/s1600-h/Hazur+Sahib+Entrance+Night.JPG"></a></div><div></div></div></div>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-38975793660476294572008-03-30T23:02:00.000+05:302008-04-05T23:55:59.900+05:30Gurudwara Guptsar Sahib, Manmad, MaharashtraGurudwara Guptsar Sahib is located at Manmad in Nasik District of Maharashtra. It is a 240 km drive from Mumbai and about 80 kms from Nasik.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183590448917786226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_QDKjaLnI/AAAAAAAAAhk/RzCjEu_Bqlk/s400/Gate.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>The Gurudwara Sahib is located close to the Manmad railway station which is a major junction for many trains connecting Delhi to Shri Hazur Sahib in Nanded and Pilgrims use to take a break at Manmad and also participate in the 24 hr Langar in this Gurudwara.</p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_P7qjaLmI/AAAAAAAAAhc/3AApZR1pDBA/s1600-h/Gurudwara+Guptsar+Sahib+Manmad.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183590320068767330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_P7qjaLmI/AAAAAAAAAhc/3AApZR1pDBA/s400/Gurudwara+Guptsar+Sahib+Manmad.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The historical connection of Manmad is to the tenth Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji who during his stay at Nanded, secured the release of two Maratha chiefs- Bala Rao and Rustom Rao from the Satara Fort and brought them to Manmad. </p><p></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_PWKjaLkI/AAAAAAAAAhM/AoYMynAEzJI/s1600-h/Gurudwara+Guptsar+Sahib.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183589675823672898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_PWKjaLkI/AAAAAAAAAhM/AoYMynAEzJI/s400/Gurudwara+Guptsar+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Baba Nidhan Singh started karseva for construction of this Gurudwara in 1931. A hidden well was found with sweet water, because of which the Gurudwara was named Gurudwara Guptsar Sahib.<br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_PK6jaLjI/AAAAAAAAAhE/V8U6Z34n7Uc/s1600-h/Entrance+Guptsar+Sahib.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183589482550144562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_PK6jaLjI/AAAAAAAAAhE/V8U6Z34n7Uc/s400/Entrance+Guptsar+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />A large two-storeyed entrance gated leads to the courtyard. To the left is the large diwan hall with walls decorated with multicoloured glass pieces and reflective mirrors arranged in geometrical patterns.<br /><div></div><div></div></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_PCKjaLiI/AAAAAAAAAg8/E816Ol_-4sI/s1600-h/Diwan+Hall+Guptsar+Sahib.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183589332226289186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-_PCKjaLiI/AAAAAAAAAg8/E816Ol_-4sI/s400/Diwan+Hall+Guptsar+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div></div></div></div>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-46053225045400002502008-03-20T09:25:00.000+05:302008-04-05T23:59:29.063+05:30Takht Shri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, PunjabTakht Shri Keshgarh Sahib (or the birth place of the Khalsa) is located at Anandpur Sahib in Ropar District of Punjab (at a distance of about 90kms from Chandigarh).<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-HhJqjaLQI/AAAAAAAAAes/eP4AC_VoxD0/s1600-h/Keshgarh+Sahib+Main.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179668602610658562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-HhJqjaLQI/AAAAAAAAAes/eP4AC_VoxD0/s400/Keshgarh+Sahib+Main.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Keshgarh Sahib is where the first Khalsa as the Saint Soldier was initiated by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on Baisakhi day in 1699. The tenth Guru baptised the Panj Pyaras (the five beloved ones) and laid the foundation of the Khalsa Panth here.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-HhDajaLPI/AAAAAAAAAek/QxpcEPI5q2w/s1600-h/Keshgarh+Sahib+Entrance.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179668495236476146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-HhDajaLPI/AAAAAAAAAek/QxpcEPI5q2w/s400/Keshgarh+Sahib+Entrance.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>The ninth Guru Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib founded this town in 1965 and named it Chakk Nanaki (after his mother). It was later in 1689 that Guru Gobind Singh Ji named it Anandpur Sahib (meaning the holy city of bliss).<br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-Hg9ajaLOI/AAAAAAAAAec/KIbd5yhA-ec/s1600-h/Keshgarh+Sahib+Gurudwara.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179668392157261026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-Hg9ajaLOI/AAAAAAAAAec/KIbd5yhA-ec/s400/Keshgarh+Sahib+Gurudwara.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>The Takht Sahib is a square hall with a balcony in front overlooking a spacious courtyard on a lower level. In the middle of the inner domed room are placed some weapons preserved as sacred relics.<br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-Hg0ajaLNI/AAAAAAAAAeU/GW4arIF4tno/s1600-h/Keshgarh+Sahib.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179668237538438354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-Hg0ajaLNI/AAAAAAAAAeU/GW4arIF4tno/s400/Keshgarh+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The space being limited on the top of the hill, the sarovar is on the plain ground west of the Takht Sahib.<br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-Hgr6jaLMI/AAAAAAAAAeM/To2_FRvFcME/s1600-h/Keshgarh+Sahib+Sarovar.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179668091509550274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R-Hgr6jaLMI/AAAAAAAAAeM/To2_FRvFcME/s400/Keshgarh+Sahib+Sarovar.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div><div></div><div>Although the town is small but on the occassion of Hola Mohalla every year in the month of March it booms into boisterous activities and recaptures its old glory and splendor.<br /><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-66684796668182245892008-03-13T20:33:00.001+05:302008-05-11T13:02:21.515+05:30Gurudwara Hemkunt Sahib, UttaranchalGurudwara Shri Hemkunt Sahib is the highest Gurudwara in the world – at a height of 15210 ft (4636 mtrs) above sea level. 550kms drive and 20km climb from Delhi, Shri Hemkunt Sahib is accessible only in the summer months – from June till September each year. Heavy snows make the passage impossible for rest of the year.<br /><p></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177269758348607026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lbajS9vjI/AAAAAAAAAVk/oSgxdd1q8ns/s400/Hem+Kund+15210+ft.JPG" border="0" /></p><p></p><p>The drive from Rishikesh to Gobind Ghat (on the Badrinath route) is picturesque crossing various Prayags (Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, Nandprayag) to reach Joshimath and then Gobind Ghat.<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177269530715340322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lbNTS9viI/AAAAAAAAAVc/VD0wzIJrgCU/s400/Nandprayag.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />From Gobind Ghat one has to climb up either on foot or on a horseback. The first part of the walk is from Gobind Ghat to Gobind Dham (also known as Ghangaria) which is around 13 kms. The initial 10 kms is not very steep though the final 3 kms get much steeper. Most of those on foot take night’s halt at Gobind Dham and proceed towards Hemkunt Sahib the following day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177267688174370290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lZiDS9vfI/AAAAAAAAAVE/Rgs8lvAAjLs/s400/View+of+Gobind+Dham+on+the+way+down.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />The second part of the walk from Gobind Dham to Hemkunt Sahib is about 7 kms and is more steep than the previous climb. After around 6 kms plus, one has a choice to trek further else climb over a 1000 steps to the Gurudwara Sahib.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177267383231692258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lZQTS9veI/AAAAAAAAAU8/eeG5QOUj13M/s400/Gurudwara+Hemkunt+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>The Gurudwara Sahib building now is a two storey building; Upper story which was completed in 1993 is where Guru Granth Sahib ji’s Prakash is done now. Right in front of the Gurudwara Sahib is the Langar Hall and right behind is the Hem kund (or the lake of ice). </div><div><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177267147008490962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lZCjS9vdI/AAAAAAAAAU0/jp1wYlFCayw/s400/Hem+Kund+Sarovar.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Pilgrims usually take a dip (or more) in the freezing cold water of the Hem Kund (part of the lake is frozen even when the Gurudwara is opened in June) before visiting the Gurudwara.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177269367506583058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lbDzS9vhI/AAAAAAAAAVU/5emRXOCfdJE/s400/Gurudwara+Hemkunt+Sahib+Inside.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div></div><br /><div>The location at which the Gurudwara is now situated was described by Guru Gobind Singh ji in his composition ‘Bachitra Natak’</div><div>.</div><div><em><strong>Ab mai apni katha bakhano<br />Tap sadhat jhi bidh muh ano<br />Hemkunt parbat hai jaha<br />Saptsring Sobat hai taha<br />Saptsring tih naam kahava<br />Pandaraj jah jog kamava<br />Tah ham adhik tapasia sadhi<br />Mahakal kal ka aradhi<br /></strong></em></div><div>.</div><div>In this verse, taken from chapter six of ‘Bachitra Natak’ Guru Gobind Singh Ji talks about his previous incarnation (as Dusht Daman). The verse describes a place high in the Himalayas with a lake of ice and surrounded by seven peaks, as the same place where King Pandu had been – this was the place where he did intense meditation till he achieved Union with God. From here, the Guru was summoned by God to be reborn into the world to teach the people the true path.<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lC5DS9vRI/AAAAAAAAATU/r3Ue9u5-27o/s1600-h/Guru+Gobind+Singh+Ji+Meditating.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177242794543922450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lC5DS9vRI/AAAAAAAAATU/r3Ue9u5-27o/s400/Guru+Gobind+Singh+Ji+Meditating.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Search for the place which fits description given in Bachitra Natak started in late 19th century. Several scholars including Pandit Tara Singh Narotam in 19th century and Bhai Vir Singh researched and described the possible locations. In 1933 Sant Sohan Singh, a retired granthi from the Indian army working in a Gurudwara in Tehri Garhwal set out to search for this place. When he came across this place, which fit the description – he spoke to various authorities who at first did not listen to him. He then went to Bhai Vir Singh who then committed himself to the cause of developing Hemkunt Sahib and asked Sant Sohan Singh to start a small construction.<br /></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177266567187905986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lYgzS9vcI/AAAAAAAAAUs/Z71n045Fit4/s400/Gurudwara+in+snow.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Sant Sohan Singh was joined in this task by Havaldar Modan Singh, and in 1937 Guru Granth Sahib was installed in the hut on the lake. A new Gurudwara was constructed in late 1960s, and improvements have been ongoing. The upper story where Guru Granth Sahib Ji is now installed was completed in 1993 and Guru Granth Sahib installed in June 1994.<br /><div></div></div></div></div>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-59791509624649641912008-03-13T13:55:00.001+05:302008-05-11T13:06:36.239+05:30Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib, Bidar, KarnatakaGurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib is located at Bidar in Karnataka, at a distance of about 200 kms from Nanded and 140 kms from Hyderabad.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177271609479511682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9ldGTS9voI/AAAAAAAAAWM/PI5XHHoFhWI/s400/Gurudwara+Nanak+Jhira+Entrance.JPG" border="0" /><br />Guru Nanak Devji along with his disciple Mardana visited Bidar during his second Udasi (1510-1514) around 1512 AD.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177271484925460082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lc_DS9vnI/AAAAAAAAAWE/PB7RrqwKE18/s400/Travels+of+Guru+Nanak.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9jn9TS9vNI/AAAAAAAAAS0/LWaMEbCFiS8/s1600-h/Travels+of+Guru+Nanak.JPG"></a>During his visit, the Muslims living nearby as well as their Pir came and narrated their woeful condition due to the scarcity of drinking water in Bidar. The water in Bidar was very salty and not fit for drinking. Any wells dug had the same salty water. On hearing the plight and prayers of people, Guruji uttered ‘Sat Kartar’ and touched his wooden sandal and removed a stone – and from there clean sweet drinking water started gushing out. Since then sweet drinking water is continuously flowing from this spring for the last 500 years.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177271313126768226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lc1DS9vmI/AAAAAAAAAV8/7bCo4kkmX5s/s400/Nanak+Jhira+Amrut+Kund.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9jnzDS9vMI/AAAAAAAAASs/r5eaNYCCsk0/s1600-h/Nanak+Jhira+Amrut+Kund.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br />A large beautiful Gurudwara is constructed close to the spring, known as Gurudwara Nanak Jhira (Jhira means a spring of water).<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177272382573624978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9ldzTS9vpI/AAAAAAAAAWU/8SXR_9Obwtg/s400/Gurudwara+Nanak+Jhira+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div><div></div></div><div>Adjacent to the main Darbar Hall are a big Diwan Hall and Langar Hall and right in front of the Gurudwara stairs is a sarovar in which the water of the spring has been directed for pilgrims to have a holy dip.<br /><div></div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177271016774024770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lcjzS9vkI/AAAAAAAAAVs/S9EIb7QlqrM/s400/Gurudwara+Nanak+Jhira+Sarovar.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-4914538437282558722008-03-12T16:43:00.001+05:302008-05-11T13:07:35.188+05:30Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib, Kullu, Himachal PradeshGurudwara Manikaran Sahib is located about 40 kms from Kullu, via Bhuntar in Himachal Pradesh at a height of approx 5800 ft.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177265544985689522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lXlTS9vbI/AAAAAAAAAUk/SFUtSwC-duo/s400/Gurudwara+Manikaran+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /><br />The Gurudwara Sahib is located on the banks of Parvati river (with freezing cold water) and is famous for its hot boiling sulphur springs revered by many who come for a dip in the curing waters. <div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177264746121772434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lW2zS9vZI/AAAAAAAAAUU/q4j54FdGdrk/s400/View+from+Gurudwara+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /><br />Guru Nanak Devi Ji visited this place along with his disciples Bala and Mardana. Mardana felt hungry and told Guruji that he has atta (flour) but no means to cook. Guruji asked him to remove a rock and a hot water spring appeared from beneath.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177157028341988594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9j04zS9vPI/AAAAAAAAATE/22lOOpbCEjo/s400/Guru+Nanak+Dev+Ji+with+Bala+and+Mardana.jpg" border="0" /><br />Guruji asked Bhai Mardana to put the rotis into the spring. When the rotis started sinking, Guruji told him to pray and offer the first one to the Almighty in his prayer. Mardana prayed and the cooked rotis came floating.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177265261517847970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lXUzS9vaI/AAAAAAAAAUc/j1E4SgkuRcw/s400/Gurudwara+Manikaran+Sahib+Prakash.JPG" border="0" /><br />Till date an extensive Langar is prepared in this Gurudwara using these very hot springs.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177264544258309506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lWrDS9vYI/AAAAAAAAAUM/dkM-U5wHoIY/s400/Hot+Water+Spring.JPG" border="0" />Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-35909298625905085912008-03-12T14:28:00.002+05:302008-05-11T13:07:07.979+05:30Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod, Gwalior, Madhya PradeshLocated inside the Gwalior Fort Premises, Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod was built in 1970 in memory of the sixth Guru Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177273074063359666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lebjS9vrI/AAAAAAAAAWk/xuJX6KrGjVM/s400/Gurudwara+Data+Bandhi+Chhod+Entrance.JPG" border="0" /><br />Guruji was imprisoned by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir in the Gwalior Fort and upon his release, insisted that 52 other prisoners (Rajas imprisoned in the same fort) be freed as well. Instructions were given that whoever holds Guru’s robe will be freed. Guruji wore a special robe and the captives held this robe to freedom. This earned ths Guru the title of Data Bandhi Chhod.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176777370412891170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9eblzS9vCI/AAAAAAAAARQ/QerzjKBQbwo/s400/Bandichorsatguru.jpg" border="0" /><br />The magnificent Gurudwara complex is spread over six acres area. Guru ka Langar with its vast dining hall and staff accommodation is in an adjoining compound. Some residential rooms for pilgrims were constructed recently little before the entrance to the Gurudwara Sahib.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177272915149569698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9leSTS9vqI/AAAAAAAAAWc/R_pdtEO5ico/s400/Gurudwara+Data+Bandhi+Chhod.JPG" border="0" />Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-32619365469836426772008-03-12T13:33:00.001+05:302008-05-11T13:05:57.783+05:30Golden Temple, Amritsar, PunjabThe Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib or Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar (about 450 kms from Delhi) is amongst the most significant shrine of Sikhs.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177273872927276786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lfKDS9vvI/AAAAAAAAAXE/bLXFXpxeNKQ/s400/The+Golden+Temple.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>While the origin of the site dates back to the third Guru - Sri Guru Amar Das Ji, the excavation work for the water tank was carried out by the fourth Guru - Sri Guru Ram Das Ji in 1577 AD. The township around the water tank became known as Amritsar (from Amrit Sarovar or Pool of the nectar of immortality).<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177274487107600130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lftzS9vwI/AAAAAAAAAXM/W7jitM_jtsc/s400/From+Parikrama.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>The temple itself was conceived and built during the fifth Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Guru Arjan Sahib got its foundation laid by Hazrat Mian Mir Ji of Lahore in December 1588. The building work completed in 1604, and Guru Arjan Dev installed the Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Sri Harmandir Sahib and appointed Baba Budhaji as its first Granthi. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176796835204676674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9etSzS9vEI/AAAAAAAAARg/GX2uiAbB1uk/s400/Courtesy+SGPC.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p></p><p>Golden Temple has gates/ entrance on all four sides which signifies accessibility to any person without any distinction of caste, creed, sex or religion. Sri Harmandir Sahib is built on a square platform (67ft by 67ft) in the centre of the Sarovar. </p><p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177273632409108178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9le8DS9vtI/AAAAAAAAAW0/7nmTHixwGcA/s400/Golden+Temple+Night.JPG" border="0" /><br /></p><p>Facing Sri Harmandir Sahib, in the Golden Temple Complex is Akal Takht (Akal means the Timeless One, and Takht means 'seat')– built by the sixth Guru, Sri Guru Hargobind in 1609. Sikh congregations in those days were held at the Akal Takht and the commandments for the community were and are still issued from here. </p><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177273529329893058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9le2DS9vsI/AAAAAAAAAWs/iueZWVDmVpY/s400/Akal+Takht+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9eO4TS9u5I/AAAAAAAAAQI/NQFfn6bpLDY/s1600-h/Akal+Takht+Sahib.JPG"></a>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443209450922270003.post-57942585730633491832008-03-11T12:30:00.001+05:302008-05-11T13:07:54.994+05:30Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Leh, J&KGurudwara Pathar Sahib is located about 25 kms from Leh (in J&K) on the Leh-Kargil road. The Gurudwara commemorates Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s stay at this place in 1517 on his way from Kailash Mansarovar/Tibet to Punjab via the Kashmir Valley.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177275320331255618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lgeTS9v0I/AAAAAAAAAXs/bvr-TqiAzs0/s400/Guru+Nank+Dev+Ji+travel+to+Leh.JPG" border="0" /><br />The Gurudwara Sahib itself was constructed in 1964 and extended in the 70s and is maintained by the Army. The place is revered by the local lamas as well as the Sikh Sangat.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177275208662105906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lgXzS9vzI/AAAAAAAAAXk/IQ2gjjNSP2Y/s400/Gurudwara+Pathar+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div>According to a local legend, while Lama Nanak was on his way back from his pilgrimage to Punjab/Srinagar via Ladakh, the locals asked his help against a wicked demon who used to trouble the inhabitants. The Guru settled down below the hill where the demon lived and blessed people with sermons and became popular in the area. The demon got into a rage and rolled a large boulder (pathar) from the hill towards meditating Guruji. When the boulder came down and touched Guruji’s body it became wax and an imprint of Guruji’s body got formed on one side of the boulder.<br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177275792777658194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lg5zS9v1I/AAAAAAAAAX0/n2typrHg9M0/s400/Guru+Nanak+Devji+Body+Imprint.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div></div>A Nishan Sahib now stands atop this very hill, right in front of the Gurudwara.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177274950964068114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gv_zwUmRhME/R9lgIzS9vxI/AAAAAAAAAXU/LBwc2rVUEks/s400/Gurudwara+Pathar+Sahib+Nishan+Sahib.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div>Bhupinder Singh Ahujahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244745995310403809noreply@blogger.com