Kartarpur Sahib Pilgrim corridor

Kartarpur Sahib Pilgrim corridor

Question- Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara is located in –
(a)Pakistan
(b)India
(c)Afghanistan
(d)Arab
Answer-(a)
Related facts-

  • Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has written to the Centre, asking for steps to realize a “Kartarpur Sahib corridor” for pilgrims.
  • The visa haggle have deprived numerous pilgrims of reaching this gurdwara over the years.

About Gurdwara

  • Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara is located on the bank of the river Ravi in Gurdwara is close to the International Border.
  • Here Guru Nanak assembled a Sikh community and lived for 18 years until his death in 1539.
  • The shrine is visible from the Indian side.
  • Binoculars are installed at Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak for Indian Sikhs to voice from the Indian side.

References-

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sidhu-bats-for-kartarpur-sahib-pilgrim-corridor/article24909478.ece

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartarpur,_Pakistan