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Scenic Chungthang was anointed as changi than , or beautiful place by the founder of Sikhism, on his journey to Tibet. The Gurudwara Guru Nanak Lama Sahib stands here today 08 Min Read
Chungthang, a little hamlet located at the confluence of Lachen and Lachung in North Sikkim holds immense historical and religious significance. Famous for the Gurudwara Guru Nanak Lama Sahib, the scenic town of Chungthang is a must-visit for everyone travelling in these parts.
The Gurudwara is located in the bustling Chungthang Bazar. Before heading here, stop at the Chungthang Dam View Point to enjoy panoramic views of the town and the Chungthang Dam built on the Teesta river coming from Lachen and Lachung. The golden domes of the Gurudwara set against a picturesque backdrop of souring peaks, can be clearly seen from here.
ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ ਅਸਥਾਨ
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Lahore and Amritsar: Two cities joined at birth are dying together
Lahore and Amritsar: Two cities joined at birth are dying together
A border drawn across the map severed centuries of bonds forged between the two cities. But memories of the past linger in the air.
Amritsar was born in Lahore. It was born inside the walled city, in a small house in its narrow and winding streets. It was the month of Assu, corresponding to the months of September and October in the Gregorian calendar. It was a month when the monsoon rains, having unleashed their fury, had finally taken mercy and receded. The demons of the summer had been defeated, while the tyrant winter was still imprisoned. It was that time of the year when there was perfect harmony, when nights were balanced by day, heat by cold. It was the time of the year so uncharacteristic of the extremities of Punjab that it seemed out of sync, an anomaly, to its vagaries.
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The prominent Sikh shrines to visit
If there is one place in India, no matter where you are, where you can be assured of comfort and free food, it is undoubtedly a Gurudwara. These Sikh shrines are located in almost every city and town of India to serve people from all castes and creeds. Of the many, there are a few we have chosen that have interesting legends hooked to them.
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Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar
The Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib was made around a man-made pool during the lifetime of the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das in 1577. Guru Arjan, the fifth Guru, had requested Sai Mir Mian Mohammed, a Muslim saint of Lahore, to lay its foundation stone in 1589. In 1604, Guru Arjan installed a copy of Guru Granth Sahib in Harmandir Sahib. It was Maharaja Ranjit Singh who rebuilt the Gurdwara in marble and copper in 1809, and cov