Baba Harbhajan Singh: You must have seen many temples of deities, but have you ever seen a soldier’s temple? Yes, a temple of an Indian soldier has also been built in our country. People believe in this temple so much that people from far and wide reach here to bow their heads. It is said that this Indian soldier did not leave the job of the Indian Army even after his death. It may sound a bit strange in hearing, but this is the truth. Let’s know what is the story of this soldier…
Indian army and people also worship
This temple is built at an altitude of 14 thousand feet between Jelep Pass and Nathula Pass in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. People from far and wide come to visit this temple and not only the Indian Army, but also the Chinese Army bows their heads in their honour. The name of the soldier’s temple we are talking about was Harbhajan Singh. Seeing his patriotism, people call him Baba Harbhajan Singh. Surely after knowing the story of Baba Harbhajan Singh, your mind will definitely want to visit this place once.
death in accident
Harbhajan Singh was born on 30 August 1946 in Sadrana village of Punjab (present day Pakistan). In 1966, he was recruited as a soldier in the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army. In the year 1968, his duty was in East Sikkim with the 23rd Punjab Regiment. It is a matter of October 4, 1968, when while carrying a convoy of mules, his foot slipped near Nathula pass and he died after falling into the valley. The strong current of water carried away the body of Harbhajan Singh.
come in dreams and give all the information
It is said that Baba Harbhajan Singh dreamed of his fellow soldier and told him the address of his body. When the search was done, after three days his body was found by the Indian Army at the same place which he had told his partner in the dream. It is said that he had also expressed his desire to have a mausoleum built in his dream, after which his mausoleum was built between Jelep Pass and Nathula Pass at a height of 14 thousand feet.
Army provides all facilities
It is said that even after death, Baba Harbhajan Singh continues to perform his duty and gives information about all the activities of China to his comrades in their dreams. The army also has so much faith in Baba Harbhajan that, like all the other soldiers, he is given all the facilities like salary, two months leave etc. However, now Baba Harbhajan Singh has retired.
During the two-month vacation, tickets are booked in the train to their homes and the local people pick up their belongings and drop them at the railway station. Whenever there is a flag meeting between India and China in Nathula, the Chinese army also sets up a separate chair for Baba Harbhajan.
Mud is often found on shoes
In the temple of Baba Harbhajan Singh, his shoes and other belongings are kept along with his picture. The soldiers of the Indian Army guard the temple and also polish their shoes daily. The soldiers posted there have said many times that their shoes are often covered with mud or soil and wrinkles are also visible on their beds. The Indian Army and people believe that even today Baba Harbhajan Singh has a subtle presence here and protects the borders of the country.
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