Solace seeking - Trip to Takt Sachkhand Huzoor Sahib

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We now reach Gurudwara Hira Ghat Sahib.
Gurudwara Hira Ghat - The legend of this place is similar to that of Gurdwara Nagina Ghat, except for the fact that here the person who presented Guru Ji with the precious stone, a diamond, was Bahadur Shah, son of Aurangzeb. When Guru Ji tossed the Heera in the flowing river, Bahadur Shah was hurt. Guru Ji asked him to look at the river stream, and upon seeing immense wealth in the form of precious stones, Bahadur Shah couldn’t help but bow down to him in modesty.

Saviours of the humanity are depicted guarding the holy place.

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Next we reach Gurduwara Mata Sahib Devan Jee
Gurudwara Mata Sahib Devan - She was the wife and accomplice of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and made arrangements for Langar for everyone when Guru Ji was staying at Heera Ghat. This tradition is continued till day.
This Gurudwara is presently managed by Nihang Singhs.

River Godavari flows besides the Gurudwara

The Gurudwara building and Langar Hall.

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Beautifully sculptured Marble walls and other decorations.

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Next Gurduwara on the tour is Gurduwara Shikar Ghat Sahib.

Gurdwara Shikar Ghat Sahib - It was here that Guru Gobind Singh ji killed a rabbit, who he believed to be the reincarnation of Bhai Maula Karar of Sialkot, a companion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji during one of his travels. Guru Gobind Singh Ji hunted the rabbit, to liberate the soul of Bhai Maula Karar.

Gurudwara includes a huge Sarovar too.

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We are at Gurduwara Sangat Sahib now.
Gurudwara Sangat Sahib - Since the time of Guru Nanak Dev ji's visit to this place, his folowers had been staying at his place and grown in good numbers.
Also when Guru Gobind Singh ji dug treasure from presently Gurudwara Maltekri Sahib, it was at this place that he distributed the money to his followers, warriors and army.

The Main entrance Gate with customary warriors guarding the premises.

Gurudwara Sahib.

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Headed back in to the city, nearing the end of tour, we are left with Gurudwaras within walking distance from the Takht Sachkhand.
We reach Gurudwara Baouli Sahib. Due to rain, we could not alight from the Bus and had to just view the Original Baouli (Well) and were lucky enough to be able to pay obeisance at the associated Gurudwara.

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Adjoining this Gurudwara is a stable housing Horses, that are used in various religious processions. The prized Horse is named Anmol Singh. Pious devotees were seen making a beeline to have a glimpse of this special horse. At the entrance was a guy trying to capitalise by selling feed for the Horse.
I would not comment whether this practice has any holistic value or blind faith.

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In close proximity is Gurudwara Bandi Ghat Sahib.

Gurdwara Bandi Ghat - It was here that a hunter turned Saint Madho Singh Bairagi was renamed as Banda Singh Bahadur upon his servitude to Guru Gobind Singh ji. With Guru ji's blessings, he fought many wars and was instrumental in establishing Sikh Kingdom.

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Gurudwara Nagina Ghat Sahib and River Godavari flowing past it.
It is said that Guru Gobind Singh Ji was sitting at the bank of river Godavari when a rich merchant gifted him a precious stone. Guru ji threw it in the river. The merchant was upset on this. It was then that Guruji let him see in the river where he saw number of precious stones. It was a lesson for him to not feel proud of his wealth and worldly gifts.

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Gurudwara Bhajangarh Sahib.

Though claimed to be Historical, the history is linked to a Saint baba Atar Singh who served the Lord.
Again, I would not comment on its historical value.

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