Gurdwara Nanaklama, Sikh temple in Chungthang, India.
Gurdwara Nanaklama is a Sikh temple built at the point where the rivers Lachen and Lachung Chu meet, two major tributaries of the Teesta in northern Sikkim. The site sits at about 1,700 meters (5,600 feet) elevation in mountainous terrain, where several buildings stand for prayer and visitors.
The Assam Rifles built this temple complex in 1969 with support from local leaders including Tasa Tangey Lepcha and Subedar Major Bhullar. Construction marked a significant moment for the region in creating a sacred place that honored different spiritual paths.
The temple honors Guru Nanak's travels through this region, where he offered spiritual guidance and formed deep connections with local communities. Visitors today see various prayer spaces that respect and reflect different spiritual traditions.
The temple sits roughly 100 kilometers from Gangtok and is best reached by vehicle, especially during warmer months when mountain roads are open. The complex holds regular prayer times and offers visitors a warm meal at its community kitchen.
Guru Nanak is said to have planted his walking stick in the ground at the site, and a tree now grows from that very spot, which many visitors find particularly memorable. Nearby rocks also show impressions that local tradition attributes to him.
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