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<blockquote data-quote="dalvinder45" data-source="post: 224791" data-attributes="member: 26009"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Gurdwara Achal Vatala Sahib, District Gurdaspur</span></strong></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]21980[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Gurdwara Achal Vatala sahib</strong></p><p></p><p>This Gurdwara is situated on the boundary of Chahal and Salho Villages about 8km South of Batala City on Batala-Jalandhar road. Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place along with his disciples on<em> Shivratri </em>Festival. Gurudwara Achal Sahib, sacred to Guru Nanak, is located at south of along the boundary of the villages of Chahal and Saho on the Jalandhar-Batala road 7 km south of the city of Batala. In front of gurudwara sahib there is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva, which is popularly known as Achal Vatala. At the end of 17th century many sadhus from distant parts visited, especially during the annual fair held on the occasion of Shivaratri. Guru Ji held discussions with yogis and Sadhus here. Achal Batala has been also the most important centre of Nathpanthi yogis during the Mughal rule.The place was dominated by Siddh-Yogies by their physical presence. Guru Nanak came to this place on Shivratri festival along with his disciples. As soon as Guru Nanak reached the place, people gathered around him to touch his feet. This created jealousy and bitterness in the hearts of yogis, as people paid much attention to the Guru and ignored them outright.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]21981[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Painting of discussion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with Siddh Yogis at Achal Vatala</strong></p><p></p><p>This was too much for yogis to tolerate. Feeling that Guru Nanak was an intruder to their sacred place to win over their disciples, their leader Bhangar Nath had a bitter debate with the great Guru. Guru Nanak told the yogi that Bhangar Nath was a hypocrite. Though outwardly he had renounced the world being a recluse, yet he goes to the houses of the worldly people to beg his food. Guru Ji asked Bhangar Nath, "In what way' you are superior to those at whose door you beg your daily meal? What do you give them in return" Instead of replying, the Yogi started showing miracle of black magic and occult powers. But Guru Nanak was not impressed by his magic tricks. Guru Nanak told them that meeting the lord is the tre Yog which cannot be by mere talk. When you see everyone equal then only only are your true Yogi.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]21982[/ATTACH]</p><p>Instead of replying Bhangar Nath tried to show miracles but could not withstand the charisma of Guru Nanak and lost his powers before him as he realized that Guru Ji had Greater Powers. Instantly humbled, he along with other Yogis fell on Guru’s feet and begged for forgiveness. The Guru forgave them, after telling them that it is the love and compassion for God that is the most supreme and no miracle or magic can come anywhere close to it. Guru Ji asked people to remember and recite the name of the God. Guru Ji planted a <em>datan</em> (a Twig of a tree) at this place. People said that it is a thorny tree. Guru Ji asked, "Which tree do you want?" People said, "We want some fruit tree". Guru Ji said, "It will grow into a Beri Tree and would bear fruits for 12 Months in the Year". That tree is present inside the Gurdwara Complex.(1) [ATTACH=full]21983[/ATTACH]</p><p><strong> Gurdwara Achal Vatala</strong></p><p></p><p>After the famous discussion between Guru Nanak and the Nath yogis, in which the Guru humbled them, a small platform was constructed to honour him. Later in 18th century, a small Gurudwara was built to commemorate the sacred memory of the holy Guru. It was further developed in 1935 when the foundation of the structure of main gurudwara was laid on the 17th of October 1935. Its construction was completed in the year 1946. This gurdwara complex now comprises of a hall with a high ceiling, an 8 meter sanctum and a gallery all around at its mid height. Gurdwara Chola Sahib was constructed to commemorate his visit. The Gurudwara rests on a low mount and is quite close to the Hindu temple that worships Lord Kartikey, eldest son of Lord Shiv. The temple is also known as Achal Vatala. A lotus shaped dome pinnacle rests on top of the structure. The wall tops have solid lotus leave blossoms. The corners of the roof of the hall have square domed kiosks. A bricked enclosure in the gurudwara premises provides rooms for the pilgrims. The enclosure also offers Guru Ka langar- providing food free of cost to all visitors. On the occasion of the festival of <em>Shivratri</em> an annual fair, Hindu and Sikh pilgrims gather in large number in harmony.</p><p></p><p>To reach this place Amritsar is the nearest place from where taxis are available to this place. By rail the nearest railway station is Gurdaspur, connected via the Jammu-Delhi railway line. Jammu Mail and Chennai Mail are among the major trains that halt at Gurdaspur. By road Gurdaspur is connected to all parts of the country through the National Highway 15. Private as well as Government buses operate between Gurdaspur and other cities.</p><p></p><p>When Sixth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Hargobind sahib Ji visited Batala for the marriage ceremony of his eldest son, Baba Gurditta Ji, he came to this place. Guru ji got an eight cornered well dug up which is situated in front of the main gate of the Gurdwara. That well is present even now in front of the main gate of gurudwara.Gurdwara Achal Sahib is situated on the Batala--Baba Bakala road. (2)</p><p></p><p><strong>References</strong></p><p></p><p>1. <a href="https://www.worldgurudwaras.com/gurudwaras/gurudwara-sri-achal-sahib-batala/" target="_blank">Gurudwara Sri Achal Sahib - Batala - World Gurudwaras</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/mela-achal-vatala-1" target="_blank">https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/mela-achal-vatala-1</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dalvinder45, post: 224791, member: 26009"] [B][SIZE=5]Gurdwara Achal Vatala Sahib, District Gurdaspur[/SIZE][/B] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1699496106905.png"]21980[/ATTACH] [B] Gurdwara Achal Vatala sahib[/B] This Gurdwara is situated on the boundary of Chahal and Salho Villages about 8km South of Batala City on Batala-Jalandhar road. Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place along with his disciples on[I] Shivratri [/I]Festival. Gurudwara Achal Sahib, sacred to Guru Nanak, is located at south of along the boundary of the villages of Chahal and Saho on the Jalandhar-Batala road 7 km south of the city of Batala. In front of gurudwara sahib there is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva, which is popularly known as Achal Vatala. At the end of 17th century many sadhus from distant parts visited, especially during the annual fair held on the occasion of Shivaratri. Guru Ji held discussions with yogis and Sadhus here. Achal Batala has been also the most important centre of Nathpanthi yogis during the Mughal rule.The place was dominated by Siddh-Yogies by their physical presence. Guru Nanak came to this place on Shivratri festival along with his disciples. As soon as Guru Nanak reached the place, people gathered around him to touch his feet. This created jealousy and bitterness in the hearts of yogis, as people paid much attention to the Guru and ignored them outright. [ATTACH type="full" alt="1699496247549.png"]21981[/ATTACH] [B] Painting of discussion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with Siddh Yogis at Achal Vatala[/B] This was too much for yogis to tolerate. Feeling that Guru Nanak was an intruder to their sacred place to win over their disciples, their leader Bhangar Nath had a bitter debate with the great Guru. Guru Nanak told the yogi that Bhangar Nath was a hypocrite. Though outwardly he had renounced the world being a recluse, yet he goes to the houses of the worldly people to beg his food. Guru Ji asked Bhangar Nath, "In what way' you are superior to those at whose door you beg your daily meal? What do you give them in return" Instead of replying, the Yogi started showing miracle of black magic and occult powers. But Guru Nanak was not impressed by his magic tricks. Guru Nanak told them that meeting the lord is the tre Yog which cannot be by mere talk. When you see everyone equal then only only are your true Yogi. [ATTACH type="full" alt="1699496344312.png"]21982[/ATTACH] Instead of replying Bhangar Nath tried to show miracles but could not withstand the charisma of Guru Nanak and lost his powers before him as he realized that Guru Ji had Greater Powers. Instantly humbled, he along with other Yogis fell on Guru’s feet and begged for forgiveness. The Guru forgave them, after telling them that it is the love and compassion for God that is the most supreme and no miracle or magic can come anywhere close to it. Guru Ji asked people to remember and recite the name of the God. Guru Ji planted a [I]datan[/I] (a Twig of a tree) at this place. People said that it is a thorny tree. Guru Ji asked, "Which tree do you want?" People said, "We want some fruit tree". Guru Ji said, "It will grow into a Beri Tree and would bear fruits for 12 Months in the Year". That tree is present inside the Gurdwara Complex.(1) [ATTACH type="full" alt="1699496475597.png"]21983[/ATTACH] [B] Gurdwara Achal Vatala[/B] After the famous discussion between Guru Nanak and the Nath yogis, in which the Guru humbled them, a small platform was constructed to honour him. Later in 18th century, a small Gurudwara was built to commemorate the sacred memory of the holy Guru. It was further developed in 1935 when the foundation of the structure of main gurudwara was laid on the 17th of October 1935. Its construction was completed in the year 1946. This gurdwara complex now comprises of a hall with a high ceiling, an 8 meter sanctum and a gallery all around at its mid height. Gurdwara Chola Sahib was constructed to commemorate his visit. The Gurudwara rests on a low mount and is quite close to the Hindu temple that worships Lord Kartikey, eldest son of Lord Shiv. The temple is also known as Achal Vatala. A lotus shaped dome pinnacle rests on top of the structure. The wall tops have solid lotus leave blossoms. The corners of the roof of the hall have square domed kiosks. A bricked enclosure in the gurudwara premises provides rooms for the pilgrims. The enclosure also offers Guru Ka langar- providing food free of cost to all visitors. On the occasion of the festival of [I]Shivratri[/I] an annual fair, Hindu and Sikh pilgrims gather in large number in harmony. To reach this place Amritsar is the nearest place from where taxis are available to this place. By rail the nearest railway station is Gurdaspur, connected via the Jammu-Delhi railway line. Jammu Mail and Chennai Mail are among the major trains that halt at Gurdaspur. By road Gurdaspur is connected to all parts of the country through the National Highway 15. Private as well as Government buses operate between Gurdaspur and other cities. When Sixth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Hargobind sahib Ji visited Batala for the marriage ceremony of his eldest son, Baba Gurditta Ji, he came to this place. Guru ji got an eight cornered well dug up which is situated in front of the main gate of the Gurdwara. That well is present even now in front of the main gate of gurudwara.Gurdwara Achal Sahib is situated on the Batala--Baba Bakala road. (2) [B]References[/B] 1. [URL='https://www.worldgurudwaras.com/gurudwaras/gurudwara-sri-achal-sahib-batala/']Gurudwara Sri Achal Sahib - Batala - World Gurudwaras[/URL] 2. [URL]https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/mela-achal-vatala-1[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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