The Manikaran Gurudwara or Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Gurudwara is commemorated to the visit of Guru Nanak
Dev to this place. It is mentioned in the Janam Sakhi
or the 'Twarikh Guru Khalsa' by Giani Gian Singh.
It has been mentioned that accompanied by his disciple
Bhai Mardana, the Guru reached Jwalamukhi temple after
visiting Kalanaur, Gurdaspur, Dasuya, Triloknath,
Palampur and Kangra. The Guru then proceeded towards
Mandi and after visiting Chamba and Kulu, he came
to Bijli Mahadev. After preaching at all these places
Guru Nanak Dev came to Mani Karan. The Janam Sakhi
or the "Autobiography of Bhai Mardana" mentions
the miracles did by the Guru. The Guru came to Mani
Karan along with his Five 'Piaras' or followers.
The Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurudwara
provides some extraordinary sights. One can enjoy
a dip in the hot waters from the springs. There are
altogether three baths, one is located under the Gurudwara
itself. By taking bath here and by drinking water
of this place, people go to Heaven, this is said of
the Manikaran tract since the times immemorial. It
is understood that the Manikaran hot spring is said
to have got Uranium and other radio active minerals.
Facts about Manikaran
Sahib
- Manikaran is famous for hot sulphur
springs revered by both Hindus and Sikhs pilgrims.
- The Janam Sakhi or the 'Twarikh
Guru Khalsa' by Giani Gian Singh mentions about
the visit of Guru Nanak Dev to this place, accompanied
by his disciple Bhai Mardana.
- The water of the spring is also
said to have curative value which cures many skin
diseases. Thousand, of pilgrims take dip in holy
water.
- The Janam Sakhi or the "Autobiography
of Bhai Mardana" mentions the miracles did
by the Guru.
