Septic tanks and soak pits are sending the waste-water generated into the ground. The recharge zone of the spring, the surrounding hills are being built upon at an unprecedented rate. The Gurdwara is especially adorned with flags, banners and lights for this occasion.
Preparations include cleaning the Gurdwara, guarding the shoes of visitors and helping out in the kitchen. Volunteers make elaborate preparations to celebrate the Guru Nanak Jayanti, which is one of the major festivals of the Sikhs. Sikhs throng to Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib especially during Guru Nanak Jayanti. The spring has been flowing for more than 500 years and has never dried out. Visitors and Sikhs carry the "holy" water from the spring in bottles and water-cans. A glass panel enables viewing, yet protects the spring from desecration. The Gurdwara itself has organized the tunnel and the point where the spring emerges very well. It stands to reason therefore that special attention is paid to the spring and great care taken of this water resource. Part of the towns business comes from these crowds who gather at the spot built around water. A Sikh museum has been built in the memory of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, depicting the important events of Sikh history through pictures and paintings.įour to five lakh Sikhs visit this Gurdwara every year.
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There is a free community kitchen (Guru Ka Langar) where free food is given to Sikhs 24 hours night and day. It is believed that a holy dip is enough to cleanse the body as well as the soul. The water from the spring is collected in a small Amrit Kund (a holy water tank) built opposite to the front stairs of the Gurdwara. There is a separate room called the Likhari room, where donations are accepted and receipts are issued.Ī beautiful Gurdwara was constructed after the independence of India in 1948 by the side of the spring. In the Sukhasan room, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib is placed. The Gurdwara comprises of the Darbar Sahib, Diwan Hall and Langar Hall. The Gurdwara is established in a nice valley, surrounded by laterite hills on three sides. The crystal clear stream that still flows out of a rock near the Gurdwara is believed to be God's answer to Guru Nanak's prayers. This how the place soon came to be known as Nanak Jhira (Jhira means Stream). To the utter surprise of all, a spring of cool and fresh water that has flowed to this day. Guru Nanak was greatly moved by the miserable condition of the people, and while uttering Sat Kartar, shifted a stone and removed some rubble from the place with his wooden sandal.
Even when wells produced water, the water was found to be unfit for drinking. All efforts of the people to dig wells were of no avail. There used to be acute shortage of drinking water in Bidar. The news soon spread throughout Bidar and its surrounding areas about the holy saint of the north and large number of people started coming to him to have his darshan and seek his blessings. Nearby were the huts of muslim fakirs, who took keen interest in the sermons and teachings of the great Guru. From Nanded he proceeded towards Hyderabad and Golconda where he met muslim pir's and then arrived at Bidar to meet Pir Jalaluddin and Yakoob Ali.Īccording to the Janamsakhis, Guru Nanak was accompanied by his companion Mardana and stayed on the outskirts of Bidar. Historyĭuring his second udasi (missionary tour) of south India between 1510-1514 AD, Guru Nanak after sojourning through Nagpur and Khandwa visited the ancient hindu temple of Omkareshwar on the Narmada and reached Nanded (where 200 years later Guru Gobind Singh spent his last days). There are sweeping views of the plains as you descend down the road to the present Gurdwara. Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib, situated in Bidar, Karnataka, is located at a short distance off one edge of the plateau on which Bidar is located. There are 3 Historic Sikh Gurdwaras located in and near Bidar. Picturesquely perched on the Deccan plateau, the Bidar fort is more than 500 years old and still standing strong. However, owing to its rich heritage, the city has a prominent place in the Archaeological Map of India. The city is well known for its many places of architectural, historical and religious importance.īeing located at the farthest of around 700 km (430 mi) from the State capital Bengaluru, it has been neglected by the state government for a long time. It is a rapidly urbanizing city which comes under Bidar Metropolitan area. It is the headquarters of the Bidar District which shares its border with Maharashtra and Telangana. Bidar is a hill-top city situated on the deccan plateau, in the north-eastern part of the State of Karnataka.
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