|  Baba
Mandir (Harbajan Singh Memorial)
Further 10kms from Tsongo Lake on the way
to Nathu-la - Jelepla pass lays the legendary Baba Mandir at
an altitude of over 13,000 feet. It was built in memory of a
soldier in the 23rd Punjab Regiment, who drowned in a stream
near the spot. Legend says he later appeared in a dream to one
of his colleagues where he requested that a temple be built
in his memory.
Though long dead, people believe that the
solider stands guard over them. It is said that his crisply
ironed uniforms are mysteriously wrinkled at the end of the
day. The most interesting part is that the Govt. has approved
this legend and Harvajan Singh enjoys salary increment, promotion
and even holydays. His salary is sent home to Punjab and once
a year, he goes on leave to his home. A soldier of the regiment
accompanies his uniform in the train to his hometown. People
believe that by placing their slippers and a bottle of water
here, they are cured of backaches. |
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