Dera Nangali Sahib

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Gurudwara Nangali Sahib is situated in the lap of a picturesque hill and on the banks of Drungali Nallah, about 7 kms from the Poonch Town. It is approximately 240 Kms from General Bus Stand Jammu and is connected to it (Jammu) through Road Network. Pilgrims outside state may use railways or air services upto Jammu. It is one of the oldest Shrine of the Sikhs in Northern India. Presently the Gurudwara complex consists of about 70 rooms, Langar Hall and Gurudwara building. Large number of devotees belonging to all faiths visit this shrine from all over the Country every year.The Gurudwara was established by Thakur Bhai Mela Singh ji (Fourth successor of Sant Bhai Feru Singh ji) in the 1803 AD. Maharaja Ranjit Singh visited Gurudwara Nangali Sahib in 1814 and was impressed very much. He attached an estate with the Gurudwara sahib. He again attached a four villages with the Gurudwara sahib in the year 1823.

During 1947 original building was completely burnt by the Pakistan supported attacking tribes men.With the donations and efforts of Sangat (peoples having faith in Almighty) the Gurudwara was reconstructed by Mahant Bachitar Singh ji. This Gurudwara has remained as focus of the Sikhism in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Round the clock Langar (community kitchen), rest house facility is provided to the pilgrims without considering their religion,caste and creed etc. Although people visit this shrine daily but on Sundays a large congregation(Diwan) is being held. Morever the Gurudwara has the pleasant scenery and cool atmosphere which gives the pilgrims the physical pleasure in addition to the peace and solace of mind.In addition to observance of daily ceremonies, special diwan (congregation) is held on every weekend (Sunday). The congregation is attended by large number of people of poonch. A gigantic function is held in the Gurudwara Sahib on the eve of Baisakhi every year. A large no of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir in particular and globe in general participate in the day-long function of the Basakhi-the Birth (establishment) day of Khalsa.

Dere Nangali Sahib is a paragon of religious architecture located at Poonch nearby river Durungali, approximately 245 Km from Jammu(J&K State).It symbolizes universal brotherhood, love and peace. This sacred place was found by Sant Rocha Singh ji, who was sent here by the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, to spread the wisdom of the Sikh gurus in this region.

If one really wants to see the romance of early rising (Amrit wela sach nao vedehai vichaar), one should visit this sacred place. During the early hours in the morning, when the heart is really free from worldly temptation, evils are yet as sleep and the wicked one is not yet awake, the recitation of gurbani (NITNEM) in the peaceful environment makes one to be at heaven and not on earth
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Coordinates:   33°46'23"N   74°8'38"E

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  • Dere Nangali Sahib is a paragon of religious architecture located at poonch nearby river called (Darungali) approximately 245 Km from Jammu(J&K State).It symbolizes universal brotherhood love and peace. This sacred place was found by Sant Rocha Singh ji, who was sent here by our tenth guru Guru Gobind Singh Ji to make people aware of truth and bring them from darkness to light. If one really wants to see the romance of early rising (Amrit wela sach nao vedehai vichaar), one should visit this sacred place. During the early hours in the morning, when the heart is really free from worldly temptation, evils are yet as sleep and the wicked one is not yet awake, the recitation of gurbani (NITNEM) in the peaceful environment makes one to be at heaven and not on earth
  • Gurudwara Nangali Sahib is situated in the lap of a picturesque hill and on the banks of Drungali Nallah about 7 kms from Poonch Town. It is approximately 240 Kms from General Bus Stand Jammu and is connected to it (Jammu) through Road Network. Pilgrims outside state may use railways or air services upto Jammu. It is one of the oldest Shrine of the Sikhs in Northern India. Presently the Gurudwara complex consists of about 70 rooms, Langar Hall and gurudwara building. Large number of devotees belonging to all faiths visit this shrine from all over the Country every year.The gurudwara was established by Thakur Bhai Mela Singh ji (Fourth successor of Sant Bhai Feru Singh ji) in the 1803 AD. Maharaja Ranjit Singh visited Gurudwara Nangali Sahib in 1814 and was impressed very much. He attached an estate with the Gurudwara sahib. He again attached a four villages with the Gurudwara sahib in the year 1823.During 1947 original building was completely burnt by the Gurdwara Nangali Sahib[ Photograph courtesy : Mahrajkar Singh IsharEverest Mountaineering Club, Rajouri] Pakistan supported attacking tribes men.With the donations and efforts of Sangat (peoples having faith in Almighty) the Gurudwara was reconstructed by Mahant Bachitar Singh ji.This Gurudwara has remained as focus of the Sikhism in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Round the clock Langar (community kitchen), rest house facility is provided to the pilgrims without considering their religion,caste and creed etc. Although people visit this shrine daily but on Sundays a large congregation( Diwan) is being held. Morever the Gurudwara has the pleasant scenery and cool atmosphere which gives the pilgrims the physical pleasure in addition to the peace and solace of mind.In addition to observance of daily ceremonies, special diwan (congregation) is held on every weekend (Sunday). The congregation is attended by large number of people of poonch. A gigantic function is held in the Gurudwara Sahib on the eve of Baisakhi every year. A large no of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir in particular and globe in general participate in the day-long function of the Basakhi-the Birth (establishment) day of Khalsa. Dere Nangali Sahib is a paragon of religious architecture located at poonch nearby river called (Darungali) approximately 245 Km from Jammu(J&K State).It symbolizes universal brotherhood love and peace. This sacred place was found by Sant Rocha Singh ji, who was sent here by our tenth guru Guru Gobind Singh Ji to make people aware of truth and bring them from darkness to light. If one really wants to see the romance of early rising (Amrit wela sach nao vedehai vichaar), one should visit this sacred place. During the early hours in the morning, when the heart is really free from worldly temptation, evils are yet as sleep and the wicked one is not yet awake, the recitation of gurbani (NITNEM) in the peaceful environment makes one to be at heaven and not on earth Gurvinder Singh Software Engineer (Delhi) EX Student Of M.B.S.C.E.T (2006 Pass out) BR. E&C
  • Wah-e-Guru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wah-e-Guru Ji Ki Fateh!!
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