Hemkund ( Lake of gold), is situated nearly 29 kms from Joshimath via Govindghat, is set in one of the famous beauty spots of the central Himalayas and has a lake of crystal clear water located in beautiful surrounding. The glaciers from Hathi Parvat and Sapt shring peaks feed the lake and a small stream called Himganga flows out of the lakes.
A unique pilgrim centre where, the Hindus and the Sikhs go hand in hand, Hemkund Sahib boasts of a rich tradition of religious tolerance. Placed at an altitude of 4329 meters, the Hemkund Lake houses Lakshman temple and a Sikh Gurudwara. It is believed that guru Gobind Singh and Lakshman meditated on the banks of this majestic river.
A sacred pilgrim centre where people from all faiths come and pay their reverence, Lokpal or Hemkund reflects a harmonious coexistence of varied faiths. Enclosed by seven snowy mountains and their allied glaciers, Hemkund Lake replicates its surrounds beguilingly on its sparkling waters. A serene atmosphere and the enchanting sceneries are sure to give a soothing effect to all those visit the sacred premises of these holy place.
It is believed that Guru Govind Singh , the 10th Guru of the Sikh faith had meditated on the bank of this lake in one of his earlier births, as alluded to in the holly Granth sahib. There is a Sikh Gurudwara and a Lakshman Temple build on the bank of the lake. It is believed Lakshmana was brought here after he fell unconscious in the war with Ravana.
This is the Highest Sikh Guruduwara in the World. This is hte place were tenth Sikh Guru Shri Guru Govind Singh ji worship in his earliear birth.
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