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unusual facts about Guru Nanak Dev



Dera Baba Nanak

Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru, settled and died near the village Pakhoke, opposite to the present town and named it Kartarpur - a town which lies over the border in Pakistan.

Eckankar

Linguistically, however, "Eckankar" derives from Ekankār or Ik Oankār (Punjabi Eka Omkāra), a name for God given by Guru Nānak and the very first word of the Mūl Mantra (recited everyday by Sikhs), the Japjī Sahib, and the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy scriptures).

Gurdwara

Sultanpur Lodhi, established in 1499 became the Sikh centre during Guru Nanak Dev ji time Kapurthala District, Punjab (India).

Lotan Baba

Lotan Baba stated his intentions were to visit the Sikh shrine of Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of first Sikh Guru Nanak Dev, and other religious places in Pakistan.


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Dera Baba Nanak

The Bedis, descendants of Guru Nanak Dev built a new town and named it Dera Baba Nanak after their great ancestor.