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In Uttarakhand, there are 19 historical Gurdwaras, mainly, in Champawat, Haridwar and Udham singh Nagar. The two most famous Gurdwaras of this state are Nanak Matta and Gurdwara Reetha Sahib. Both the Gurdwaras are associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s travels. When Guru Nanak Dev ji met Nath Yogis, a magical event is stated to have taken place. Bhai Mardana Ji asked for food which the Yogis did not give to him. They rather pointed out to him to eat Reethas (a soap nut Tree), which was bitter in taste. Guru ji blessed him and when Bhai Mardana ji ate Reethas, the same had turned sweet. The tradition records that Reethas on that very tree still grow sweet and are given as Parshad to the Sangat. This Gurdwara in Champawat can be contacted on telephone nos. 09456394242 & 05965227601.