Heavenly Shrine- Gurudwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib, a place of almost unbelievable beauty and peace. Seven peaks - known as the Sapt Sring- surround the shrine, looming over lush green pastures.The holy pilgrimage GURUDWARA SRI HEMKUND SAHIB, is covered with snow capped mountains, giving it a mesmerising look.
HEMKUNT derived from two words
'HEM' (means Snow)
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'KUNT' (means Pond/Lake)
(view in month of June)
The Gurudwara is set in one of the famous beauty spots of the central Himalayas (Uttrakhand) and has a lake of crystal clear water located in beautiful surrounding.
(view in month of September)
The glaciers from Hathi Parvat and Sapt shring peaks feed the lake and a small stream called Himganga flows out of the lakes.
It is believed that the tenth and penultimate Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh ji, meditated for years in these mountains, finally leaving his earthly form and uniting with the Almighty.
Every year, during the summer (june-september), thousands of devotees from across India and overseas complete the arduous trek up to Sri Hemkunt Sahib.
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