About Nanak Jhira Pond – A medieval Sikh temple Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib is situated in Bidar, Karnataka. The 1948 construction of the Gurdwara Nanak Jhira Sahib, which is devoted to Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru.
As the hometown of Bhai Sahib Singh, one of the Panj Pyare (five cherished ones) who offered to sacrifice their heads and was ultimately baptized as the first Khalsa member, Bidar has a very long history with Sikhism.
History About Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib And Nanak Jhira Pond
Between 1510 and 1514 A.D., during his second udasi (missionary tour) through south India, Guru Nanak journeyed through Nagpur and Khandwa, visited the historic Omkareshwar Hindu temple on the Narmada, and finally arrived in Nanded (where 200 years later Guru Gobind Singh spent his final days).
Before going to Bidar to see Pir Jalaluddin and Yakoob Ali, he left Nanded and journeyed to Hyderabad and Golconda, where he met Muslim saints.
The Janamsakhis claim that the Guru and his companion Mardana stayed on the fringes of the Bidar.
There were Muslim fakirs’ huts nearby, and they were quite interested in the lectures and teachings of the renowned guru.
The holy saint of the north was soon known throughout Bidar and its neighboring areas, and many people began traveling there to get his darshan and seek his blessings.
In the past, Bidar experienced a severe water deficit. The inhabitants made numerous attempts to dig wells but in vain. Even when wells produced water, it was discovered that the water was unsafe for consumption.
The poor state of the people deeply touched the guru, who, while reciting Sat Kartar, moved a stone and cleared some debris from the area with his wooden sandal.
To everyone’s complete delight, a spring of cool, fresh water emerged and has continued to flow ever since.
As a result, the area quickly earned the name Nanak Jhira (Jhira = Stream) is now famous for the name Nanak Jhira Pond. It is thought that the pure stream that still emerges from a rock next to the Gurudwara is God’s response to the Guru’s prayers.
The Sufi saint who lived here with his family and disciples alongside a stream of delectable, fresh water is described in another story of Guru Nanak’s visit to Bidar.
It was here that the Gurudwara ultimately emerged. He was Gurunarayana and Ankamma’s son, born in Bidar.
Religious Significance
You may remember that Bhai Sahib Singh, one of Guru Gobind Singh’s five favorite people, The Panj Piaras, was born in Bidar and had previously worked as a barber. He was Gurunarayana and Ankamma’s son, born in Bidar.Â
Since more than 500 years ago, the spring has never stopped running. During Guru Nanak Jayanti, devotees go to the Nanak Jhira Bidar Gurudwara in particular.
One of the main Sikh holidays, Guru Nanak Jayanti, is celebrated with elaborate preparations made by volunteers.
Cleaning the gurudwara, watching visitors’ shoes, and working in the kitchen are all examples of preparations. For this event, the gurudwara is specially decorated with flags, banners, and lights.
It wouldn’t be out of place to point out that Gurudwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib is the second supernatural manifestation of Guru Nanak; the first one was Sri Punja Sahib, which is now in Pakistan and is strictly forbidden for free visits; as a result, Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib is the Second Punja Sahib of India.Â
This gurudwara receives close to four to five lakh pilgrims each year. These crowds, which congregate at the location with the water feature, contribute to a portion of the town’s revenue.
Therefore, it seems sensible that the spring receives special attention and that this water resource is treated with great care.
The tunnel and the area where the spring emerges have been expertly organized by the Gurudwara itself. Viewing is possible through a glass panel, which also shields the spring from damage.
The “holy” water from the spring is carried by tourists and pilgrims in water cans and bottles.
Nanak Jhira Pond
Guru Sri Nanak Sahib stopped in Nagpur and Khandwah before traveling to Hyderabad and the Omkareshwar temple. Â
During their stay in Bidar, Guru ji was surrounded by tens of thousands of people who came to see him. At that time, a severe drought in Bidar.
All attempts to drill a well failed since the water didn’t meet standards and was not fit for drinking.
Guru Sri Nanak Sahib was moved by their prayer to God. He then used his toe to clear some rubble.
Miraculously, a fountain of cold and sweet water appeared right there. Consequently, Nanak Jhira Pond became the name of the location.
Around this perennial spring, known as Amrut Kund, where water continues to flow today without being dried up, a little marble structure was constructed.
The water from this spring is gathered in a tiny pond constructed across from the Gurudwara’s entrance staircase.
One of many skin conditions, as well as other incurable diseases, are thought to be cured by taking a plunge in this kund.
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