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'''Gurdwara Gwari Ghat Saheb''' is located at Gwarighat which is a famous stepped embankment (a ghat) alongside  the river Narmada in the city of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, India at  
'''Gurdwara Gwari Ghat Saheb''' is located at Gwarighat which is a famous stepped embankment (a ghat) alongside  the river Narmada in the city of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, India at  
Coordinates: 23°6'12"N 79°55'30"E
Coordinates: 23°6'12"N 79°55'30"E.
[[Image:Guru Nanak Mardana Bala Woodcut1.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Guru Nanak with Mardana (left) and Bala''' |right]]


It is associated with a visit of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of [[Sikhism]].
It is associated with a visit of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of [[Sikhism]].


'''The Four Udaasis'''
'''The Four Udasis'''
:Sri [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji undertook four journeys, also known as [[Udasis]] (literally a somber state of mind, here - travels), in order to spread his message. He traveled four times in four different directions from his native Punjab. During his first Udasi starting in 1501 CE he traveled to eastern and southern India.
:Sri [[Guru Nanak Dev]] Ji undertook four journeys, also known as [[Udasis]] (literally a somber state of mind, here - travels), in order to spread his message. He traveled four times in four different directions from his native Punjab. During his first Udasi starting in 1501 CE he traveled to eastern and southern India.


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:During his return towards the [[Punjab]] he stopped at Gwarighat to preach. Gurudwara Gwari Ghat Saheb  is situated on the picturesque bank of the Narmada river to commemorate Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit. The Gurdwara complex includes a Langar and a small museum on Sikhi.
:During his return towards the [[Punjab]] he stopped at Gwarighat to preach. Gurudwara Gwari Ghat Saheb  is situated on the picturesque bank of the Narmada river to commemorate Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit. The Gurdwara complex includes a Langar and a small museum on Sikhi.
[[Image:On_a_curve_-_outskirts_on_JBP.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Narrow Guage Rail to Gwari Ghat]]
[[Image:On_a_curve_-_outskirts_on_JBP.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Narrow Guage Rail to Gwari Ghat]]
 
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'''A satellite view of the Gurdwara'''
'''A satellite view of the Gurdwara'''



Revision as of 12:46, 26 December 2007

Gurdwara Gwari Ghat Saheb is located at Gwarighat which is a famous stepped embankment (a ghat) alongside the river Narmada in the city of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, India at Coordinates: 23°6'12"N 79°55'30"E.

Guru Nanak with Mardana (left) and Bala

It is associated with a visit of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.

The Four Udasis

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji undertook four journeys, also known as Udasis (literally a somber state of mind, here - travels), in order to spread his message. He traveled four times in four different directions from his native Punjab. During his first Udasi starting in 1501 CE he traveled to eastern and southern India.

Gurdwara (A Sikh place of worship, lit. the Guru's Door)

During his return towards the Punjab he stopped at Gwarighat to preach. Gurudwara Gwari Ghat Saheb is situated on the picturesque bank of the Narmada river to commemorate Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit. The Gurdwara complex includes a Langar and a small museum on Sikhi.
Narrow Guage Rail to Gwari Ghat


A satellite view of the Gurdwara

Gurdwara Gwari Ghat Saheb with its surrounding grounds and support facilities from wikimapia.org
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A narrow guage railway leads to Gwari Ghat, across the river from the Gurdwara, from Jabalpur.