More About Nanak Matta
Gurdwara Nanak Mata is a historical Sikh shrine in a town named Nanak Matta (also known as Nanak Mata) in Uttarakhand (previously known as Uttaranchal) district Udham Singh Nagar, northern India. It is situated between Khatima and Sitarganj on the Khatima - Panipat Road, 18 kms from Khatima and 12 kms from Sitarganj in Uttarakhand (India).
Guru Nanak Dev ji visited here during his Third Udasi in 1514 A.D. At that time, this place was the abode of the Siddhas ( Yogis - devotees of Guru Gorakhnath) and it was called Gorakhmata. The siddhas who lived here did not want the local people to become learned enough to challenge their superiority. Therefore, by using their occult powers, they successfully exploited the poor people. Guru ji taught the yogis the path of true meditation and salvation. This place then came to be known as Nanak Matta.
In main Gurudwara Dhoona Sahib and Bhora Sahib are situated which depicts the Spirituality Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. After Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Baba Al Mast Ji came here. Baba Al mast (means enthusiast) had been preaching Sikh religion at Nanak Matta. He was expelled from his shrine by the Jogis who had also burnt the sacred pipal tree under which Guru Nanak had held debate with the followers of Gorakh Nath. Enduring all hardships, Baba Al Mast Sahib waited until the Guru Har Gobind Singh Ji came to repair and take possession of Guru Nanak's temple. He sprinkled saffron on the pipal tree which came back to its full bloom.
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