Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib

Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib is a prominent Sikh gurudwara located in Bidar, Karnataka, revered as the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited during his second Udasi in 1512. The shrine is famous for its perennial spring (Jhira) that is believed to have emerged after the Guru touched the hillside to provide water to devotees. Set in a valley surrounded by laterite hills, it features a white-domed gurudwara, Amrit Kund and sarovar, attracting pilgrims and tourists year-round.

Visitors can expect a white-domed gurudwara complex set in a valley below laterite hills on the outskirts of Bidar. The central attraction is the perennial spring (Jhira) flowing from the hillside into a marble-lined Amrit Kund and sarovar where devotees collect holy water. The complex includes the main prayer hall, langar hall, and open courtyards. The atmosphere is devotional and peaceful, with pilgrims offering prayers, taking a holy dip, and participating in community langar.

The site is associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, who is believed to have visited Bidar in 1512 during his second Udasi (missionary journey). According to tradition, the local population faced water scarcity and the Guru caused a spring to emerge by touching the hillside with his toe, providing a perennial source of clean water. A Gurudwara was later established at the site to commemorate the visit.

Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib is one of the most important Sikh pilgrimage centres in South India and a significant religious site for devotees of all faiths. It is revered for its sacred spring water believed to have healing properties. The Gurudwara hosts major gatherings during Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) and serves as a centre for community service through daily langar, reflecting Sikh principles of equality and service.