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Another famous Gurdwara Shri Nanak Matta Sahib is situated 15 kms. west of Khatima Railway Station on road to Tanakpur. Although, it is near the town of Sitarganj, the place has been known after the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who visited this place in 1514 during his 3rd Udaasi. At that time, this place was inhabited by the followers of Gorakhnath and it was called Gorakhmatta. The land for this Gurdwara was donated by Nawab Mahandi Ali Khan. The kar sewa for the construction was started in 1975 and now there stands a beautiful Gurdwara consisting of the main hall, the Langar hall and a sarai for the stay of the devotees. Guru Nanak had discourse with the followers of Gorakhnath and enlightened them about the true religion. As Guru Hargobind Sahib also later on visited this site, a second Gurdwara, named as Gurdwara Pathshai Cheevi has also been built there. The pipal tree under which Guru Nanak had a dialogue with the Gorakhpanthies can still be seen between the main Gurdwara and Gurdwara Pathshai Chhevi. Contact details of this Gurdwara are, the Phone Numbers (Office) 05948-241525 and 05948241244. S. Ranjeet Singh, manager can be contacted on 9917473403. Email is gpc@nanakmattasahib.com.