Gurudwara Shri Nanak Piao Sahib

Gurudwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib is ideally situated in the middle of Delhi, India. The gurudwra is directly linked with the 1st Guru Nanak Dev. He visited this place in 1505. Guru Nanak Dev actually camped on the border of Delhi in a particular backyard now located on Grand Trunk Road. The precise location of the garden is actually on Rana Pratap Road over Gurmandi, bordering State Bank Colony. Currently, there is a massive building to honor the visit of the sacred Guru who actually graced the spot 500 years during the reign of Sikander Shah Lodhi. Citizens of New Delhi used to visit and pay respect to the beloved spiritualist who delivered different sermons through poetry and music.

Devotees used to bestow Guru Nanak Dev with numerous gifts and pleasantries at this place. At the same time, pilgrims and devotees started worshipping Guru Nanak Dev. They started presenting different pleasantries to Mardana, guru's bard. It must be noted that Guru Nanak Dev used to distribute all the gifts and pleasantries among needy and poor. At this place, Guru Nanak Dev used to serve water to thirsty, needy and poor people. That well is still maintained and protected by the committee of Gurudwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib. According to some prehistoric traditions every place or spot visited by Gurudwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib becomes sacred.

History

Gurudwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib actually attained the status of sacred shrine. Guru Nanak Dev spread the message of love, brotherhood, peace, amity and non-violence. The sermons created very vigorous impact on the mind of individuals who bowed for his religious attainments. In reality, the backyard became a spot of pilgrimage for pilgrims from where they obtained the message of freedom. A tale says that during Guru's stay at Delhi by his eternal grace revitalized a dead elephant. Afterwards, Sikander Shah Lodhi was informed about this incident that a blessed man had acquired the respect of all Muslim and Hindu divines in Delhi. It is speculated that when one royal elephant died and the corpse was send to Guru Nanak Dev for revitalization. However, Guru Nanak Dev declined the request. As a result, he was instantly imprisoned.

In the jail his deep sympathy for the pain of different prisoners had a big spiritual and moral influence on the officials. The officials informed Sikander Shah Lodhi that Guru was certainly not an idolater and as a priest he was deeply respected both by Muslims and Hindus. A bizarre incident happened during the captivity of Guru Nanak Dev. A massive earthquake shook the place in 1505. As per some reports Guru Nanak Dev was instantly released from the jail after the massive earthquake.

Visitors Info

Best Time to Visit

It has been recommended to visit Gurudwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib in Delhi during winter season. This season is the best time to visit and explore the memorial with your friends and family members. It is better not to visit Gurudwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib during summer season as it can get very hot and dry.

Travelling to Gurudwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib

By Air

If you want to reach Gurudwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib quickly by air, then Palam Airport is the best alternative. Daily Kingfisher, Go Air, Indian Airlines, Spicejet and others operate to and from Delhi Airport. You can easily arrive from Mumbai, Goa, Lucknow, Chennai, Bangalore and other cities without any hassles.

By Road

If you want to reach Delhi by road, then Delhi Bus Depot is the best alternative. Both government and some private buses operate to and from Delhi Bus Depot. Interstate and inter-district buses ply on this route. AC, Volvo, Sleeper, Deluxe are some of the buses that operate on this route.

By Train

There are several daily, weekly and biweekly trains operating to and from Delhi. There are 4-5 different railway stations where you can easily get down. Anand Vihar, New Delhi railway station, Old Delhi railway station, Delhi Cantt are some of the prominent railway stations in Delhi capital.

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