Gurudwara Manji Sahib Karnal

Gurudwara Manji Sahib, Karnal is synonymously linked with the first Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev. He visited Karnal in the year 1515. Gurudwara Manji Sahib is indeed a very popular Sikh shrine in Karnal and was built to honor one of the greatest of the Sikh Gurus - Guru Nanak. Many devotees gather here to offer prayers.

History

It is the history of a place which gives it its importance. This is equally true with Gurudwara Manji Sahib which is located in Karnal city. This Gurudwara has been visited by many famous Sikh Gurus.

While in Karnal, Guru Nanak Dev Ji stayed in a garden which had a small mound. He sat on this mound and recited hymns also known as shabads. There were many Muslim pirs who did not approve of this. They therefore complained to Pir Abu Ali Shah Kalandhar. On hearing this, he was angered and went to meet the Guru who was sitting against a wall. His purpose was to make an impression on Guru Nanak Dev Ji with his miracles. Before Pir Abu Ali Shah Kalandhar was able the reach the site, the wall on which was riding stopped moving and he could not move ahead. On realizing his mistake and at the same time accepting defeat went on foot to pay his obeisance to the Guru. It was Guru Nanak Dev Ji who advised him to shun all such practices and use his spiritual strength for the good of the people.

Reach

It is the commuting time, mode of travel and many other facilities associated with a religious place which gives the place its due importance. You will undoubtedly be able to reach a place with the help of many means of transportation

By Road

You can easily reach Gurudwara Manji Sahib by road via the Grand Truck Road which is also known as NH-1 as it runs through Karnal. This road is 125 km from Delhi and also approximately the same distance from Chandigarh. It is also possible for you to catch a bus from Chandigarh ISBT and Delhi ISBT.

By train

You can also reach Karnal from either the New Delhi Railway Station and also from the Old Delhi railway station and also the Nizzamuddin railway station. It takes approximately two hours to reach Karnal from Delhi.

After reaching Karnal, you can begin your onward journey to the Gurudwara Manji Sahib.

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