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<blockquote data-quote="dalvinder45" data-source="post: 225169" data-attributes="member: 26009"><p style="text-align: center"><strong>32. BACK TO WEST BENGAL</strong></p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak reentered West Bengal after his return from East Asia. Calcutta now pronounced as Kolkatta is one of the fourmost populatedmetropolitan cities of India and the capital of West Bengal.It was a remote village when Guru Nanak visited it.Guru’s visit is commemorated by Gurdwara Badi Sangat in Tullapati Cotton Street.[1] </p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak reached Ganga Ghat on 9 pos Samvat 1565. Sukhpal the Diwan (Finance minister) of the king Raja Bhadar Singh took the Guru in a palanquin to the king who was sick. Baba uttered a hymn: <em>Rog sog sabh dukh gaye. Satigur poore kirpa keeni aanand kudhal bhae</em>.[2] After singing the shabad, the Guru asked him to note down the Shabad. The king repeated the shabad daily and was well soon. Later, king’s great grandson took Guru Tegh Bahadur to his place and looked after the the 9th Guru. This place is known as Badi Sangat. [3]<strong> </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat</strong>:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22493[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 32.1. Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22494[/ATTACH]</p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Photo 32.2. Interior Gurdwara Badi Sangat</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22495[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Photo 32.3: Board Gurdwara Badi Sangat</strong></p><p></p><p>Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat Kolkata is of great historic importance.Preaching peace, brotherhood and humanity to mankind Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place on 2nd January during his first journey (Udasi) to the east. During the time of his visit the entire area was under epidemic and people were suffering. They were cured by the divine healing powers of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and He established Guru ki Sangat (Devotees) at this holy place.The site formed the part of the estate of Raja Hazuri Chand, who built and maintained it. After his death his daughters Shyam Kaur and Lila Kaur continued to look after it. However later, the management fell in incompetent hands. A management committee was formed in 1852 A.D. it improved the condition but again between 1920-1922 Gurdwara was mismanaged and it was mortgaged four times. It was handed over to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, but situation did not improve. Ultimately in April 1937 the due amount was cleared and since then the Gurdwara is functioning well. Another gurdwara known as Chhoti Sangat in Baghmari area near Dumdum airport, is in honour of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s visit.[4][5]</p><p></p><p>After Guru Nanak Dev ji, Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib Ji on his return journey from Assam visited this place in April 1668 and recited Gurbani Shabad, “Har ki gat nah koi jaane” (Sri Guru Granth sahib page 537) and established Guru ki Sangat to continue religious programmes and hold diwans(congregations)on regular basis with 24 hrs Guru ka langar.Gurdwara chhoti sangat is in honouor of the visist of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s visit. [6][7]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22496[/ATTACH]</p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Photo 32.4. Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar Damdama, W. Bengal</strong></p><p></p><p>From Calcutta Guru Nanak is said to have toured west Bengal extensively. Gyani Gian Singh writes: “After Calcutta, Guru Nanak moved towards Hoogly and Bardwan. After crossing Alwari River, he reached Baleshwar and guided the people towards worship of One God adopting the path of truth and shun idol worship. He held discussions with the saints in Mor Hunjan valleys and after crossing Lakhshor river reached Mednipur, where there is a place of worship in honour of Guru Nanak. [8] Dr Kohli writes: “The Guru is said to have toured the districts of Hooghly, 24 Parganas, bardwan and Midnapore including Dum Dum, Barasar, Midnapur, Howrah, Serampore, Chander Nagar etc. It is also probable that he visited Nadia district again and accompanied the Sanyasi of Navdeep i.e., Chaitnya Mahaprabhu to Jagananath Puri in Orissa. A Gurdwara has been erected in Midnapore in momeory of the visit of the Guru. [9] Since there is no gurdwara in Midnapur, the nearest Gurdwaras are in Kahargapur</p><p></p><p><strong>Chandrakona</strong></p><p></p><p>Chandrakona is a small town with a municipality in the Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Mednipur District in the state of West Bengal situated at 22°44'34"N 87°30'12"E between Ghatal and Garbheta having an average elevation of 28 metres (91 feet) and tucked into the less-populated, forest covered fringes of the Chhotanagpur plateau. The king – Chandraketu was the founder of the kingdom of Chandrakona. In Ain-e-Akbari it was mentioned as ‘Mana’.Chanderkona. In about 690 A.D. the Malla Dynasty was founded at Bishnupur. Its proximity to the Puri route helped greatly, since it remained a part of Utkal or Orissa for a considerable period beginning early 13th century. The Jagannath temple had been completed only half a century ago. Chandrakona thrived during the century-long rule of the Ketu kings.Chandraketu ruled during the early decades of the fifteenth century. The Gurudwara of Chandrakona dates from this time. Guru Nanakji and Mardana came to Chandrakona in 1506 on their way to Puri and set up a <em>manji</em> here which has now evolved into a Gurudwara revered and visited by Sikhs from different parts of the state.</p><p></p><p>From Calcutta Guru Nanak proceeded towards Cuttack and Puri in Orissa and stopped at Chanderkona. As per the local belief, Chandra Ketu Rai was the then local king of this place. The king was child less. With Guru ji's blessing he got a child but a girl. But the King brought her up as a Rajkumar and dressed him as such. When he was about to be married the news of the offspring being a girl and not a boy leaked out. Since it was a matter or great shame and great embarrassment for the king’ family, he prayed before Guru Nanak for the offspring to be a boy. Lo! The offspring turned into a boy as per the blessing of Guru Nanak Dev ji and everyone was in joy. This story however, neither holds the testimony nor stands to scrutiny. Guru Nanak is stated to have set up a seat (<em>manji</em>) here and a Nanakshahi Sangat existed here from Guru Nanak’s time. Though the place was venerated by the locals since the day of the Guruji’s visit but a new Gurdwara has been constructed in 1996. Gurdwara is known as Gurudwara NanaksarRamgarh, Chandrakona Town.Much was not known to the community till 1995 when the Hindu caretaker disclosed the history of Guruji`s visit to this place. Since then the place has grown rapidly and a beautiful Gurudwara Sahib has been built at Village Ramgarh, 721201, Chanderkona, West Bengal) (Mobile 919932879693, 910933791866.[10][11]It is now knownas Bengal’s Amritsar and thousands Sikhs from all over Bengal and Orissa assemble every year to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday and also take part in Nagar Kirtan (A procession of 7 thousand people which cover Chandrakona Town area). Organizers also arrange Rainsabai Kirtan and free distribution of food among all on Friday.[12]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]22497[/ATTACH]</p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>Map 32.1. Chanderkona</strong></p><p></p><p>Chandrakona is a town having a population of 20,400 as per 2001 census. It is a municipality in the Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is a small town. This town is located between Ghatal and Garhbeta.[13]</p><p>Nearby cities are Chandrakona town, Khirpai Township,Chandrakona is well connected by roads/highways to other important towns of South Bengal including Medinipur(42 km South West), Burdwan, and Bankura. State Highway 4 connects the town to National Highway 6 (Kolkata-Mumbai) at Mechogram (60 km South East).The nearest railway station is Chandrakona Road, 20 km West. Locals use bicycles and motorbikes for transportation within the town. Rickshaws and cabs are also available.[14] </p><table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>[ATTACH=full]22498[/ATTACH]</td><td></td><td></td></tr></table> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Photo 32.5. Chanderkona Gurdwara</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]22499[/ATTACH]</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Photo 32.6. Interior Gurdwara Chanderkona</strong></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22507[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]22505[/ATTACH]</p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.vismaadnaad.org/gurd/27.CHANDER%20KONA/IMG_0972.JPG" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.vismaadnaad.org/gurd/27.CHANDER%20KONA/DSC08193.JPG" target="_blank"> </a><strong>Photo 32.5. Board Gurdwara Chanderkona Photo 32.8. Chanderkona Gurdwara</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.vismaadnaad.org/gurd/27.CHANDER%20KONA/DSC08192.JPG" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.vismaadnaad.org/gurd/27.CHANDER%20KONA/IMG_0966.JPG" target="_blank"> </a><strong>Reference</strong></p><p></p><p>[1] Gurmukh Singh, September 1995, Historical Sikh Shrines, Amritsar, Singh Bros, p.337</p><p></p><p>[2] Sri Guru Granth Sahib, p</p><p></p><p>[3] Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee,March 2005, Gurdham Didar based on Mahan Kosh</p><p></p><p>of Kahn Singh Nabha, p.251</p><p></p><p>[4] Giani Gian Singh, Twareekh Guru Khalsa Part I, Patiala Bhasha Vibhag, pp. 125-126</p><p></p><p>[5] Gurmukh Singh, September 1995, Sikh Shrines, Amritsar, Singh Bros, p.336-337</p><p></p><p>[6] Gurdham Didar based on Mahan Kosh of Kahn Singh Nabha, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak</p><p></p><p>Committee, March 2005, p.251</p><p></p><p>[7] Gurmukh Singh, September 1995, Sikh Shrines, Amritsar, Singh Bros, p.336-337</p><p></p><p>[8] Gyani Gyan Singh, Twareekh Guru Khalsa, Part I: Language Department Punjab, Patiala, p. 126</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"> <table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>[9] Mednipur (Gyani Gyan Singh, 1997, Gurdham Sangreh, Sri Amritsar, Dharam Parchar Committee SGPC, 15 December p.42), Surinder Singh Kohli, Travels of Guru Nanak, Punjab University, Chandigarh, p. 44</td></tr></table> </p><p>[10] <a href="http://www.worldgurudwaras.com/historical-gurudwaras/india/west-bengal/guru-nanak-darbar-chandrakona" target="_blank">http://www.worldgurudwaras.com/historical-gurudwaras/india/west-bengal/guru-nanak-darbar-chandrakona</a></p><p></p><p>[11] <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanak_Ashram" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanak_Ashram</a></p><p></p><p>[12] <a href="https://www.google.co.in/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=zj2LVZbLMufI8AfMrYnQBA&gws_rd=ssl#q" target="_blank">Google</a>= chandrakona</p><p></p><p>[13] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrakona" target="_blank">Chandrakona - Wikipedia</a></p><p></p><p>[714 <a href="http://bengalfuture.fwhbuilder.com/" target="_blank">http://bengalfuture.fwhbuilder.com/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dalvinder45, post: 225169, member: 26009"] [CENTER][B]32. BACK TO WEST BENGAL[/B][/CENTER] Guru Nanak reentered West Bengal after his return from East Asia. Calcutta now pronounced as Kolkatta is one of the fourmost populatedmetropolitan cities of India and the capital of West Bengal.It was a remote village when Guru Nanak visited it.Guru’s visit is commemorated by Gurdwara Badi Sangat in Tullapati Cotton Street.[1] Guru Nanak reached Ganga Ghat on 9 pos Samvat 1565. Sukhpal the Diwan (Finance minister) of the king Raja Bhadar Singh took the Guru in a palanquin to the king who was sick. Baba uttered a hymn: [I]Rog sog sabh dukh gaye. Satigur poore kirpa keeni aanand kudhal bhae[/I].[2] After singing the shabad, the Guru asked him to note down the Shabad. The king repeated the shabad daily and was well soon. Later, king’s great grandson took Guru Tegh Bahadur to his place and looked after the the 9th Guru. This place is known as Badi Sangat. [3][B] Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat[/B]: [ATTACH type="full"]22493[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 32.1. Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat[/B] [ATTACH type="full"]22494[/ATTACH] [CENTER][B]Photo 32.2. Interior Gurdwara Badi Sangat[/B][/CENTER] [ATTACH type="full"]22495[/ATTACH] [B] Photo 32.3: Board Gurdwara Badi Sangat[/B] Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat Kolkata is of great historic importance.Preaching peace, brotherhood and humanity to mankind Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place on 2nd January during his first journey (Udasi) to the east. During the time of his visit the entire area was under epidemic and people were suffering. They were cured by the divine healing powers of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and He established Guru ki Sangat (Devotees) at this holy place.The site formed the part of the estate of Raja Hazuri Chand, who built and maintained it. After his death his daughters Shyam Kaur and Lila Kaur continued to look after it. However later, the management fell in incompetent hands. A management committee was formed in 1852 A.D. it improved the condition but again between 1920-1922 Gurdwara was mismanaged and it was mortgaged four times. It was handed over to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, but situation did not improve. Ultimately in April 1937 the due amount was cleared and since then the Gurdwara is functioning well. Another gurdwara known as Chhoti Sangat in Baghmari area near Dumdum airport, is in honour of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s visit.[4][5] After Guru Nanak Dev ji, Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib Ji on his return journey from Assam visited this place in April 1668 and recited Gurbani Shabad, “Har ki gat nah koi jaane” (Sri Guru Granth sahib page 537) and established Guru ki Sangat to continue religious programmes and hold diwans(congregations)on regular basis with 24 hrs Guru ka langar.Gurdwara chhoti sangat is in honouor of the visist of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s visit. [6][7] [ATTACH type="full"]22496[/ATTACH] [CENTER][B]Photo 32.4. Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar Damdama, W. Bengal[/B][/CENTER] From Calcutta Guru Nanak is said to have toured west Bengal extensively. Gyani Gian Singh writes: “After Calcutta, Guru Nanak moved towards Hoogly and Bardwan. After crossing Alwari River, he reached Baleshwar and guided the people towards worship of One God adopting the path of truth and shun idol worship. He held discussions with the saints in Mor Hunjan valleys and after crossing Lakhshor river reached Mednipur, where there is a place of worship in honour of Guru Nanak. [8] Dr Kohli writes: “The Guru is said to have toured the districts of Hooghly, 24 Parganas, bardwan and Midnapore including Dum Dum, Barasar, Midnapur, Howrah, Serampore, Chander Nagar etc. It is also probable that he visited Nadia district again and accompanied the Sanyasi of Navdeep i.e., Chaitnya Mahaprabhu to Jagananath Puri in Orissa. A Gurdwara has been erected in Midnapore in momeory of the visit of the Guru. [9] Since there is no gurdwara in Midnapur, the nearest Gurdwaras are in Kahargapur [B]Chandrakona[/B] Chandrakona is a small town with a municipality in the Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Mednipur District in the state of West Bengal situated at[B] [/B] 22°44'34"N 87°30'12"E between Ghatal and Garbheta having an average elevation of 28 metres (91 feet) and tucked into the less-populated, forest covered fringes of the Chhotanagpur plateau. The king – Chandraketu was the founder of the kingdom of Chandrakona. In Ain-e-Akbari it was mentioned as ‘Mana’.Chanderkona. In about 690 A.D. the Malla Dynasty was founded at Bishnupur. Its proximity to the Puri route helped greatly, since it remained a part of Utkal or Orissa for a considerable period beginning early 13th century. The Jagannath temple had been completed only half a century ago. Chandrakona thrived during the century-long rule of the Ketu kings.Chandraketu ruled during the early decades of the fifteenth century. The Gurudwara of Chandrakona dates from this time. Guru Nanakji and Mardana came to Chandrakona in 1506 on their way to Puri and set up a [I]manji[/I] here which has now evolved into a Gurudwara revered and visited by Sikhs from different parts of the state. From Calcutta Guru Nanak proceeded towards Cuttack and Puri in Orissa and stopped at Chanderkona. As per the local belief, Chandra Ketu Rai was the then local king of this place. The king was child less. With Guru ji's blessing he got a child but a girl. But the King brought her up as a Rajkumar and dressed him as such. When he was about to be married the news of the offspring being a girl and not a boy leaked out. Since it was a matter or great shame and great embarrassment for the king’ family, he prayed before Guru Nanak for the offspring to be a boy. Lo! The offspring turned into a boy as per the blessing of Guru Nanak Dev ji and everyone was in joy. This story however, neither holds the testimony nor stands to scrutiny. Guru Nanak is stated to have set up a seat ([I]manji[/I]) here and a Nanakshahi Sangat existed here from Guru Nanak’s time. Though the place was venerated by the locals since the day of the Guruji’s visit but a new Gurdwara has been constructed in 1996. Gurdwara is known as Gurudwara NanaksarRamgarh, Chandrakona Town.Much was not known to the community till 1995 when the Hindu caretaker disclosed the history of Guruji`s visit to this place. Since then the place has grown rapidly and a beautiful Gurudwara Sahib has been built at Village Ramgarh, 721201, Chanderkona, West Bengal) (Mobile 919932879693, 910933791866.[10][11]It is now knownas Bengal’s Amritsar and thousands Sikhs from all over Bengal and Orissa assemble every year to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday and also take part in Nagar Kirtan (A procession of 7 thousand people which cover Chandrakona Town area). Organizers also arrange Rainsabai Kirtan and free distribution of food among all on Friday.[12] [ATTACH type="full"]22497[/ATTACH] [CENTER][B]Map 32.1. Chanderkona[/B][/CENTER] Chandrakona is a town having a population of 20,400 as per 2001 census. It is a municipality in the Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is a small town. This town is located between Ghatal and Garhbeta.[13] Nearby cities are Chandrakona town, Khirpai Township,Chandrakona is well connected by roads/highways to other important towns of South Bengal including Medinipur(42 km South West), Burdwan, and Bankura. State Highway 4 connects the town to National Highway 6 (Kolkata-Mumbai) at Mechogram (60 km South East).The nearest railway station is Chandrakona Road, 20 km West. Locals use bicycles and motorbikes for transportation within the town. Rickshaws and cabs are also available.[14] [TABLE] [TR] [TD][ATTACH type="full" width="677px"]22498[/ATTACH][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [CENTER][B]Photo 32.5. Chanderkona Gurdwara[/B] [ATTACH type="full"]22499[/ATTACH] [B]Photo 32.6. Interior Gurdwara Chanderkona[/B][/CENTER] [ATTACH type="full" width="284px"]22507[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" width="354px"]22505[/ATTACH] [CENTER][URL='http://www.vismaadnaad.org/gurd/27.CHANDER%20KONA/IMG_0972.JPG'] [/URL][URL='http://www.vismaadnaad.org/gurd/27.CHANDER%20KONA/DSC08193.JPG'] [/URL][B]Photo 32.5. Board Gurdwara Chanderkona Photo 32.8. Chanderkona Gurdwara[/B][/CENTER] [URL='http://www.vismaadnaad.org/gurd/27.CHANDER%20KONA/DSC08192.JPG'][B] [/B][/URL][URL='http://www.vismaadnaad.org/gurd/27.CHANDER%20KONA/IMG_0966.JPG'][B] [/B][/URL][B]Reference[/B] [1] Gurmukh Singh, September 1995, Historical Sikh Shrines, Amritsar, Singh Bros, p.337 [2] Sri Guru Granth Sahib, p [3] Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee,March 2005, Gurdham Didar based on Mahan Kosh of Kahn Singh Nabha, p.251 [4] Giani Gian Singh, Twareekh Guru Khalsa Part I, Patiala Bhasha Vibhag, pp. 125-126 [5] Gurmukh Singh, September 1995, Sikh Shrines, Amritsar, Singh Bros, p.336-337 [6] Gurdham Didar based on Mahan Kosh of Kahn Singh Nabha, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, March 2005, p.251 [7] Gurmukh Singh, September 1995, Sikh Shrines, Amritsar, Singh Bros, p.336-337 [8] Gyani Gyan Singh, Twareekh Guru Khalsa, Part I: Language Department Punjab, Patiala, p. 126 [CENTER][TABLE] [TR] [TD][9] Mednipur (Gyani Gyan Singh, 1997, Gurdham Sangreh, Sri Amritsar, Dharam Parchar Committee SGPC, 15 December p.42), Surinder Singh Kohli, Travels of Guru Nanak, Punjab University, Chandigarh, p. 44[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE][/CENTER] [10] [URL]http://www.worldgurudwaras.com/historical-gurudwaras/india/west-bengal/guru-nanak-darbar-chandrakona[/URL] [11] [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanak_Ashram[/URL] [12] [URL="https://www.google.co.in/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=zj2LVZbLMufI8AfMrYnQBA&gws_rd=ssl#q"]Google[/URL]= chandrakona [13] [URL="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrakona"]Chandrakona - Wikipedia[/URL] [714 [URL]http://bengalfuture.fwhbuilder.com/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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