ABOUT

Gurdwara Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, also called Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib is situated in Manikaran, in Kullu District, 45 KM away from Kullu. The place was visited by Guru Nanak Dev during his travels. Guru Nanak Dev ji came to this place in 15 Asu 1574 Bikrami with his disciples Bhai Bala & Bhai Mardana.Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji was with his Sikhs in the Himalaya mountains of India. His sikhs were hungry and there was no food. Guru Nanak sent his Good Friend Bhai Mardana to collect food for langar (the Community Kitchen). Many people donated rice and flour (atta) to make parsadas (bread). The one problem was that there was no fire to cook the food. Guru Nanak than lifted a rock and a hot spring (hot water) appeared.The Sikhs were able to make rice and beans. Bhai Mardana was having trouble making chapatis because they kept sinking. Bhai Mardana said, "I am going to donate my life in the name of God". At that the parsada (chapatis) amazingly floated. Guru Nanak Dev Ji said that anyone who donates his life in the name of God, all his (or her) drowned items float. This was a miracle.