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Guru Nanak Dev ji's visits to | Guru Nanak Dev ji's visits to Leh and Kargil districts of Jammu And Kashmir are marked by historical Gurdwaras. | ||
==Pathar Saheb, Leh:== | ==Pathar Saheb, Leh:== | ||
Situated at a distance of 27 Km from Leh city, it was built by Lamas | Situated at a distance of 27 Km from Leh city, it was built by ''Lamas'' (Buddhist holy men) of Leh in 1517, run by them for over four centuries, it is currently being maintained by the Indian Army. It is prominantly written outside the Gurdwara Sahib "An institution run by the Army". As a kind courtesy of the Army, STD and CSD facilities are available inside the Gurdwara premises. All the Gurpurabs are celebrated here with full enthusiasm. | ||
The sacred stone is covered with a velvet cloth called chola Sahib which is replaced with new | The sacred stone is covered with a velvet cloth called chola Sahib which is replaced with a new one on Gurpurabs. | ||
Also see [[Gurudwara Pather Sahib]] | Also see [[Gurudwara Pather Sahib]] | ||
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==[[Nanak]] Tree, Leh:== | ==[[Nanak]] Tree, Leh:== | ||
In Leh city there is a biggest and oldest tree planted by Guru Nanak Dev ji.It is located in main bazar at the back side of main mosque.A board depiciting the history and Nishan sahib has been erected by [[Sikh.|Sikh]] Sangat ,the tree needs timely maintainence as | In Leh city there is a biggest and oldest tree planted by Guru Nanak Dev ji. It is located in the main bazar at the back side of the main mosque. A board depiciting the history and Nishan sahib has been erected by [[Sikh.|Sikh]] Sangat, the tree needs timely maintainence as its condition is deteriorating daily. | ||
==Charan Kamal Saheb, Kargil:== | ==Charan Kamal Saheb, Kargil:== | ||
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Also see [[Gurdwara Charan Kamal Sahib (Kargil)]] | Also see [[Gurdwara Charan Kamal Sahib (Kargil)]] | ||
==[[Nanak|Nanak's]] concern for Environment== | ==[[Nanak|Nanak's]] concern for the Environment== | ||
Sayth Nanak-'''"...Plant more and more trees to save life..."''' | Sayth Nanak-'''"...Plant more and more trees to save life..."''' | ||
Service of Humanity was the mission, thus initiated by the writer of his own profile through Lord TRUE | Service of Humanity was the mission, thus initiated by the writer of his own profile through Lord TRUE Language of [[Gurbani]], during his stay in Ladakh. | ||
He motivated, & gifted the mission | He motivated, & gifted the mission to the Ladakh People, nay! it '''was''', '''is''' and '''will''' ever remain a mission of [[Sikhs]] dedicated to the service of Humanity. Ladhakhies still remember Guru Nanak as ''Rimpoche Lama'' ('great jewel or precious holy man') and have infallible reverence for "Lama Nanak" and his faith in nothing but '[[SatGurBani|TRUTH']]. | ||
In "Punja Sahib" their is a mark of hand of Guru Sahib on stone but at "Pathar Sahib, Leh" there is a mark of Whole body of Guru Sahib in a very big stone. The whole holy body is engraved in it. | In "Punja Sahib" their is a mark of the hand of Guru Sahib on stone but at "Pathar Sahib, Leh" there is a mark of Whole body of Guru Sahib in a very big stone. The whole holy body is engraved in it. | ||
After staying at Leh and Kargil Guru Nanak Dev ji then proceded | After staying at Leh and Kargil Guru Nanak Dev ji then proceded to the Kashmir valley. | ||
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In Kashmir the historical Gurdwara of [[Gurudwara Mattan (Srinagar)]] marks the visit of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Yet another marks his visit to Jammu [[Gurudwara Guru Nanak Dev (Jammu)]]. | |||
Revision as of 08:52, 18 September 2007
Guru Nanak Dev ji's visits to Leh and Kargil districts of Jammu And Kashmir are marked by historical Gurdwaras.
Pathar Saheb, Leh:
Situated at a distance of 27 Km from Leh city, it was built by Lamas (Buddhist holy men) of Leh in 1517, run by them for over four centuries, it is currently being maintained by the Indian Army. It is prominantly written outside the Gurdwara Sahib "An institution run by the Army". As a kind courtesy of the Army, STD and CSD facilities are available inside the Gurdwara premises. All the Gurpurabs are celebrated here with full enthusiasm.
The sacred stone is covered with a velvet cloth called chola Sahib which is replaced with a new one on Gurpurabs.
Also see Gurudwara Pather Sahib
Nanak Tree, Leh:
In Leh city there is a biggest and oldest tree planted by Guru Nanak Dev ji. It is located in the main bazar at the back side of the main mosque. A board depiciting the history and Nishan sahib has been erected by Sikh Sangat, the tree needs timely maintainence as its condition is deteriorating daily.
Charan Kamal Saheb, Kargil:
This Gurdwara is built at the outskirts of Kargil city at the bank of Suru River near Iqbal Bridge.
Also see Gurdwara Charan Kamal Sahib (Kargil)
Nanak's concern for the Environment
Sayth Nanak-"...Plant more and more trees to save life..."
Service of Humanity was the mission, thus initiated by the writer of his own profile through Lord TRUE Language of Gurbani, during his stay in Ladakh.
He motivated, & gifted the mission to the Ladakh People, nay! it was, is and will ever remain a mission of Sikhs dedicated to the service of Humanity. Ladhakhies still remember Guru Nanak as Rimpoche Lama ('great jewel or precious holy man') and have infallible reverence for "Lama Nanak" and his faith in nothing but 'TRUTH'.
In "Punja Sahib" their is a mark of the hand of Guru Sahib on stone but at "Pathar Sahib, Leh" there is a mark of Whole body of Guru Sahib in a very big stone. The whole holy body is engraved in it.
After staying at Leh and Kargil Guru Nanak Dev ji then proceded to the Kashmir valley.
In Kashmir the historical Gurdwara of Gurudwara Mattan (Srinagar) marks the visit of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Yet another marks his visit to Jammu Gurudwara Guru Nanak Dev (Jammu).
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