Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib — Attraction in Karnataka

Good place in Bidar and rooms are available for low price and food is free in Gurudwara

Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib is a Sikh historical shrine situated in Bidar, Karnataka. Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib was built in the year 1948 and is dedicated to the first Sikh guru Guru Nanak.

Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib is a Sikh historical shrine situated in Bidar, Karnataka. Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib was built in the year 1948 and is dedicated to the first Sikh guru Guru Nanak. Bidar has a very long association with Sikhism as this is the home town of Bhai Sahib Singh, one of the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones), who offered to sacrifice their heads and were later baptised as the first members of the Khalsa.

During his second udasi (missionary tour) of south India between 1510-1514 A.D.,[1] 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). From Nanded he proceeded towards Hyderabad and Golconda where he met Muslim saints and then arrived at Bidar to meet Pir Jalaluddin and Yakoob Ali.

According to the Janamsakhis, the Guru accompanied by his companion Mardana stayed in the outskirts of the Bidar. Nearby were the huts of Muslim fakirs, who took keen interest in the sermons and teachings of the great guru. 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. There used to be acute shortage of drinking water in Bidar. All efforts of the people to dig wells were of no avail. Even when wells produced water the water was found to be unfit for drinking.[2]

The guru 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. To the utter surprise of all, a spring of cool and fresh water that has flowed to this day. This is how the place soon came to be known as Nanak Jhira (Jhira=Stream). The crystal clear stream that still flows out of a rock near the Gurudwara is believed to be God's answer to the Guru's prayers.

Another version of Guru Nanak's visit to Bidar has him visiting a Sufi saint who lived with his family and followers here amidst a source of fresh, sweet water and that is where the Gurudwara eventually came to be.

Though Bidar is at an elevation, the gurdwara is at a lower level. It is located amidst the slopes of the hilly terrain. The lateritic rock formation under the plateau enables percolation of surface water. Bidar urban plateau is of irregular shape, land stretching about 35.4 km in length and 19.3 km in width. The plateau consists of red laterite rocky crust, of a depth varying from 30.5 m to 152.4 m supported on impervious trap base. This has resulted in springs at the cleavages between trap and laterite rocks.[citation needed] Such water springs can be observed in Bidar also at Narasimha Jharni, Papanasha...

Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib is a Sikh historical shrinesituated in Bidar, Karnataka. Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib was built in the year 1948 and is dedicated to the first Sikh guru Guru Nanak. Bidar has a very long association with Sikhism as this is the home town of Bhai Sahib Singh, one of the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones), who offered to sacrifice their heads and were later baptised as the first members of the Khalsa. The Gurudwara is established in a nice valley, surrounded by laterite hills on three sides. The shrine comprises Darbar Sahib, Diwan Hall and Langar Hall. In the sukhaasan room, Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikh is placed. There is a separate room called the Likhari Room, where donations are accepted and receipts are issued. History - During his second udasi (missionary tour) of south India between 1510-1514 A.D., 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). From Nanded he proceeded towards Hyderabad and Golcondawhere he met Muslim saints and then arrived at Bidar to meet Pir Jalaluddin and Yakoob Ali. According to the Janamsakhis, the Guru accompanied by his companion Mardana stayed in the outskirts of the Bidar. Nearby were the huts of Muslim fakirs, who took keen interest in the sermons and teachings of the great guru. 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. There used to be acute shortage of drinking water in Bidar. All efforts of the people to dig wells were of no avail. Even when wells produced water the water was found to be unfit for drinking. The guru 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. To the utter surprise of all, a spring of cool and fresh water that has flowed to this day. This is how the place soon came to be known as Nanak Jhira (Jhira=Stream). The crystal clear stream that still flows out of a rock near the Gurudwara is believed to be God's answer to the Guru's prayers. Another version of Guru Nanak's visit to Bidar has him visiting a Sufi saint who lived with his family and followers here amidst a source of fresh, sweet water and that is where the Gurudwara...

“Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib - A place with Real Peace" Must visit Place in Bidar”

Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib Holy place for Sikhs, doors are open for everybody irrespective of caste and creed.

Reaching and check-in Experience : By Train (2023) - Needs 1 day. Boarded 06:30 AM Boarded 16594 / NED SBC EXP from Nanded and reached Bidar at 12:00 PM then same day night 08:00 PM boarded 22144 / BIDR CSMT EXP from Bidar and reached Mumbai next day morning at 07:00 AM

We reached at 12:00 PM by Train and took Rikshwa (Rs100/-) and checked-in the Yatri Nivas, booked through direct Office. Howver blocked room through Telecon a day before. AC and non AC Rooms are available. Per day room charges are from Rs.600/- for AC and good for 4 Person, as very big / king size rooms with a big bathroom. Bed sheets are soiled, better to carry your own. Cleaness was OK. One can also call the Yatri Nivas numbers provided on the Website as they do book through phone. All Yatri Nivas is inside teh Gurudawara Complex.

Complex Visit :Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib, the minute we enter the premise the air itself is so serene that all our worries vanish. Inside the Gurudwara everything is so mesmerizing, tomb-walls-doors everything is of rich look and fill. The main Gurudawara building (center of complex) is comprising a large room where Guru Granth Sahib is seated.

Do not Forget to get instant Aardas done @Rs100/- Seva. Also take Prasad @20/- per pocket. then proceed to Lunger Hall. Free food (Langar Prasad) is served at the at Langar Sahib hall within the complex, on 24 hrs a day basis. People who serve food are also very cordial and make sure everybody is fed sufficiently. At Langar Hall, thousands of devotee can be accommodated to serve Langar Prasad.

You also need to visit Jhira Sahib at down stiares. Get bottel and keep holy water for home. This complex has open Lake for bath for all and covered underground lake for women only.

As a out of mark of respect, you need cover your head by hanky or safa or patka, before entering the complex. All gates are having baskets with additional Patka, Safa, you can collect one and cover your head.

Don't miss the fort visit near by, howver all local sight seen closes at 5:00 PM and hence plan accordingly

We visted at 13:00 PM to 4:00 PM to Gurudawara complex, then ready for Site seen for Fort and Narsimha mandir.

Departure to Mumbai by...