Hemkund, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Hemkund, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Hemkund Sahib (also spelled Hemkunt), formally known as Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji, is a Sikh place of worship and pilgrimage site in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. It is devoted to Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the tenth Sikh Guru, and finds mention in Dasam Granth, a work dictated by Guruji himself. With its setting of a glacial lake surrounded by seven mountain peaks, each adorned by a Nishan Sahib on its cliff, it is according to the Survey of India located in the Himalayas at an elevation of 4,632 meters (15,197 feet).It is approached from Gobindghat on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway. The main town near Gobindghat is Joshimath.

Architecture

Shri Hemkunt Sahib is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Sikhs. Hemkund is the breathtaking Lokpal lake located at an altitude of 4329 m from the sea level. The picturesque natural settings make this hill region an amazing place for rejuvenating vacations. One can reach this majestic lake through a challenging but interesting and enjoyable trek from Ghangharia.

Sikhs consider this as a scared region with one of the famous Sikh Gurudwara placed in the heart of the region. A Hindu shrine dedicated to mythological hero Lakshmana is attractive for Hindu Pilgrims. This temple is built on the banks of Hemkund.Hemkunt Sahib is nestled amidst seven snow capped peaks and marvelous snowy glaciers. The nature is reflected here with all its mighty appearance in the crystal clear alluring water. Hemkund lake is fed by the glaciers from majestic peaks known as Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks. A small stream known as Himganga originates from this imposing lake.

It is recorded in the holy Granth Sahib that the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Govind Singh mediated on the serene banks of Hemkund in one of his earlier births. Guru Govind Singh is believed to be the Guru who founded all present characteristics of present Sikhism. The Gurudwara of the Sikhs on the banks of Hemkund is located at the place where Guru had meditated. Huge flocks of Sikh pilgrims pay their visit to this Gurudwara every year.

Hemkunt has got mentions in the Ramayana. It is believed that the younger brother of Lord Rama, Lakshmana regained his health by meditating on the banks of Hemkunt after the severe injuries he received from Meghnath during Rama-Ravana war. The Lakshmana temple is built at the place where Lakshmana meditated to regain the health.

Legend / Local stories

Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is know as one of the holiest place of the sikh This is the story of 10th Guru or last guru Shri Guru Govind Singh. In this story Guru Govind Singh is tell us about his past and tell us why he is come on the earth. He was busy in austerity on the hill of Hemkund which palace is know as ‘Sapt Shring’. there Guru Govind Singh was worship to god of death.

Guru Govind Singh writes in his autobiography that Ram Chander son of Raja Dasrath had two sons Lava and Kushu. Lava and Kush regnant over the India for mant days.they colonized two cities Lahore and Kasur in Punjab.After that when they are died their sons could not tolerate to each other. they become enemies. they were fight to each other for get their suppermacy.One thousand child of Lava named Sodhi won the fight and turned into the lord of Punjab. He offered his kingdom to the Bedees with amazing privilege. He himself chose to go to backwoods with a specific end goal to mull over the Name of God.

As Guru Gobind Singh had said, the place of his past incarnation in his auto-account, numerous sikh researchers made a decent attempt to find the correct place. In this field the names of Sant Sohan Singh, Hawaidar Moan Singh, Sant Thandi Singh and Sant Surat Singh are brought with awesome regard. They committed as long as they can remember to find the correct place keeping in mind the end goal to develop the Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib. In this field the administrations of the Hem Kunt-Trust are praiseworthy. The Trust has developed streets driving towards Hemkunt Sahib and for the advantage of the explorers it has manufactured huge Gurdwaras in transit.

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How to Reach:

By Air :- 
Jolly Grant Airport is a nearest airport from Govindghat. You can reach Hemkund Sahib by horse, Pony, helicopter and by trek from Govindghat.
By train:- 
Rishikesh Railway station is nearest Railway station from Govindghat. You can reach till Rishikesh by train then you can take taxi and bus to Govindghat.
By road:- 
Govindghat is well connected to many cites like Delhi , Srinagar , Rudraprayag , Haridwar , Rishikesh etc.

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