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Gurdwara Pathar Sahib (Leh)
Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, is a beautiful Gurdwara Sahib constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, Located 25 km from Leh, Srinagar-Leh road, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib was constructed in memory of first Sikh guru Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Gurdwara was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev to Ladakh , the founder of the Sikh faith. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is located in Buddhist Ladakh and is adored and worshipped by the people here.
Guru Nanak is venerated by Tibetan Buddhists such as Nanak Lama and Guru
Gompka Maharaj. This historical Gurudwara was built by the Indian army who
also maintained it. It is said that during his second journey, Guru Nanak
Sahib stayed here in 1517. This is when he was on his way back from Sumer
Mountain. He travelled all the way from Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and Yarkand to
Leh. Local Buddhists of Leh spent a lot of time conversing with him and
eventually honored him as Nanak Lama.
Hundreds of devotees visit Gurudwara Sahib and worship a pathar (rock) that
carries imprints of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's head and body. It looks picturesque
in this desert country and is surrounded by huge peaks all around. The
Gurudwara has now become a famous tourist attraction in Leh and is venerated
by people from all religions. Sikh devotees gather here and offer prayers.
Calm and peaceful, this Gurudwara is maintained by the Indian army. Langar
along with hot tea is provided inside the premises.
History
It
is believed that there once lived a wicked demon who frightened local people
of this place where the Gurudwara is now located. It is said that when
people prayed, Guru Nanak heard it and came to help them. He started living
below the hill on the banks of river where that cruel demon lived. Guruji
calmed people and became popular among them. On seeing his popularity among
local people, the demon decided to kill Nanak Devji.
One morning when Guru Nanak Ji was meditating, the demon rolled a large
pathar (boulder) from the hilltop to kill him. The boulder with a full speed
roar down the hill, but when it came near the Guru and touched his body, it
turned into a warm wax and halted against Nanak’s back. Guruji was
undisturbed and unhurt so he continued meditating. The angry demon then
tried to move this rock with his right foot. Because it was softened like
wax by then, his foot got fixed in it. When the demon pulled his foot out of
the boulder, he was astonished to see an impression of his foot on this
stone.
The demon then realized that he is powerless in comparison to the great
spiritual Guru. He fell in front of Guru Nanak Dev and begged to forgive
him. Guru Nanak asked him to leave all his wicked habits of terrifying
people and live a life of a noble man. This advice changed the life of the
wicked demon and he left all evil deeds. The demon now started serving
humanity in all earnest.
As time passed, the boulder was forgotten. However, it was rediscovered in
1970s during the creation of Leh - Nimu road. Because of this boulder,
construction work of the road came to a halt and it couldn't be removed
despite all efforts. An army officer did not have the vision to not bother
the rock. However, when many people of the army were unable to push the
boulder aside, lamas came and stopped them from doing so. They told the
officials about this boulder and Nanak Lama. Thereafter, army officials,
lamas and local people got a Gurudwara constructed here, which is now known
as Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.
Architecture
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib comprises a huge hall and the holy stone with
imprints of Guru Nanak DevJi placed in the middle. A langar is available
within the Gurudwara all round the clock.
How
to Reach
By Air
Leh, situated at about 25 miles from the Gurudwara, is the nearest airport.
One can take taxi or a bus from Leh Airport to visit GurudwaraPathar Sahib.
Leh received flights from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. Srinagar Airport is
another option to reach here. This has flights connecting Leh to Mumbai,
Delhi, Bangalore, Leh, Jammu and even Dubai.
By Rail
Kalka railway station is the closest from this shrine. Taxis or buses can be
hired to arrive at Manali via Shimla. Regular taxi and bus services are
available to take devotees from Manali to Leh. From Leh one can hire another
taxi or bus service to reach Gurudwara. Another good option to reach there
is Jammu.
By
Road
There are two ways to reach Gurudwara Pathar Sahib via road. One road way is
from Srinagar via Kargil and the other option is from Manali via Sarchu and
Dharchu. Both roads are blocked at times due to snowfalls or landslides.
Therefore, the routes are opened from June till October. Regular bus and
taxi services are available to reach Leh. However, for a visit to Gurudwara
Pathar Sahib, one has to hire a taxi service.
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