Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib

Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine in Nanakmatta, Uttarakhand, associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit during his third Udasi in 1514 AD. Located on the banks of Deoha stream near Nanak Sagar reservoir, this sacred site marks where Guru Nanak meditated under a pipal tree and engaged in spiritual discourse with Siddh yogis. The gurdwara complex includes the main prayer hall, langar facility, accommodations, and several subsidiary shrines including Doodh Wala Kuan and Baoli Sahib.

Visitors can explore the main gurdwara building with marble architecture, view the historic pipal tree under which Guru Nanak meditated, participate in prayers and listen to Gurbani kirtan, and partake in the 24-hour langar service. The complex includes a museum depicting Sikh history, spacious grounds for meditation, and access to nearby attractions like Nanak Sagar Dam. The atmosphere is peaceful and spiritual, with devotees from around the world visiting throughout the year.

The site was originally called Gorakhmata, a center of Siddh yogis named after Gorakhnath. Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited during his third Udasi in 1514 AD and engaged in spiritual discourse with the yogis, who subsequently renamed it Nanakmata. A century later, Guru Hargobind visited to revive the Sikh shrine. The management was taken over by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in 1935 after legal proceedings.

Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib is one of the most revered Sikh pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, marking an important episode in Guru Nanak's travels. It represents the synthesis of Sikh teachings with existing spiritual traditions and continues to serve as a major center for Sikh devotion and community service through its langar program.