📍 Chamoli District, Uttarakhand, India Established: 15,200 ft Altitude
Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹੇਮਕੁੰਟ ਸਾਹਿਬ (ਉੱਤਰਾਖੰਡ)
Founder: Discovered by Sant Sohan Singh Ji (1934)
History & Spiritual Significance
Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib is situated at an altitude of 15,200 feet in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, surrounded by seven snow-capped peaks.
In Bachitar Natak, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji describes meditating at "Hemkunt Parbat" in his previous life before taking human birth.
The star-shaped Gurdwara building overlooks a crystal-clear glacial lake, open to pilgrims during summer months (May to October).
Complex Highlights & Features
- 📍 15,200 ft Alpine Glacial Lake
- 📍 Star-shaped Architectural Dome
- 📍 Seven Himalayan Peaks View
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