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In the beautiful desert landscape of Barmer, Rajasthan, rises one of the most miraculous and beloved Jain pilgrimage sites in India. Nakoda Ji — dedicated to Lord Parshvanath (23rd Tirthankara) — is known throughout the Jain community as "Haath-Ka-Huzoor" (Lord at Hand) and "Jaagti Jot" (Living Light) because of its extraordinary reputation for wish fulfilment.
The central black stone idol of Lord Parshvanath — 58cm in Padmasana posture — was originally established by two brothers Virasen and Nakorsen in the 3rd century BC. The temple was rebuilt by the Solanki Dynasty in the 11th century. The 246 inscriptions on the temple walls tell the story of centuries of devotion, renovation, and miraculous occurrences.
But Nakoda's most unique feature is Nakoda Bhairavji — the powerful guardian deity (Yaksha) of this temple. Devotees consider Bhairavji a business partner — they offer a share of their profits and seek protection from obstacles. Every day, thousands of businessmen from across Rajasthan and Gujarat come seeking Bhairavji's blessings for their trade ventures. A fair of Nakoda Bhairavji draws lakhs annually.
A famous miracle still witnessed at Nakoda Ji — the diyas (oil lamps) in the temple darbar bow down towards the Jain Sadhus as a sign of respect when they enter. This is said to happen spontaneously, witnessed by thousands. The diyas bow because Jain Sadhus are considered higher in spiritual status than any worldly king.
At 4,572 metres — where glacial peaks touch the sky and Guru Gobind Singh meditated in a previous life. The most dramatic Sikh pilgrimage in the world.
The gateway Gurudwara on the Badrinath Highway. Govindghat — named after Gobind (Guru Gobind Singh) — is where the Hemkund Sahib trek begins. The Gurudwara here provides free langar to all pilgrims and trekkers. It is the last point accessible by road — from here begins the sacred foot pilgrimage to Hemkund Sahib.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji describes Hemkund in his autobiography Bachittar Natak — in a previous life, he meditated intensely at a glacial lake surrounded by seven snow-capped peaks. That lake is Hemkund. That place is this Gurudwara. For Sikhs, visiting Hemkund is not just pilgrimage — it is touching the place where their Guru's soul was formed.
The star-shaped Gurudwara built in white marble and concrete sits on the shores of the crystal-clear Hemkund glacial lake. The circumference of the lake is 2km. Its still waters mirror the Saptashringa (seven peaks) surrounding it. No overnight stay is allowed — pilgrims must begin descent before 2pm to reach Ghangaria by nightfall.
Alongside the Gurudwara stands a small temple of Laxman (Lord Rama's brother) — both Sikhs and Hindus consider this site sacred. Every summer from May to October, thousands of pilgrims — Sikh families, NRIs from UK and Canada, adventure trekkers — make this extraordinary journey.
Delhi witnessed some of the most significant events in Sikh history. Nine historic Gurudwaras mark these sacred sites — built in 1783 by Sikh General Baghel Singh who marched into Delhi and secured permission to build on all sacred Sikh sites.
Most emotionally powerful Gurudwara in Delhi. This is where Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji — the ninth Sikh Guru — was beheaded by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb on 11 November 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam and for protecting the religious freedom of Kashmiri Hindus. He is known as Hind Di Chadar — "Shield of India." His martyrdom is the most powerful event in Sikh history after the Khalsa's creation.
Most visited Gurudwara in Delhi — 15,000 devotees daily. In 1664, a devastating cholera and smallpox epidemic struck Delhi. The 8th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan Ji — just a child — came to this bungalow (bangla) and personally gave water from the well to all the suffering — Hindu, Muslim, Sikh — without distinction. The Sarovar (sacred pool) here is believed to have healing powers from that original well. Guru Har Krishan contracted smallpox himself and died here in 1664, age 8.
Cremation site of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. After the beheading at Sis Ganj, Guru Tegh Bahadur's headless body lay in Chandni Chowk while Aurangzeb forbade anyone to claim it. A brave Sikh named Lakhi Shah Vanjara brought the body to his home here and cremated it — secretly setting his house on fire with the body inside so no one would see. The house burned along with the Guru's mortal remains. Now Rakab Ganj Sahib stands on that exact spot.
Every Jain community in every state of India has its sacred sites. Here is the comprehensive list of important Jain tirthas that were missing from our earlier pages.
Updated with all missing sites from across India. Each part is now more comprehensive than before.
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