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| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| City | Delhouise |
| Airports | Nearest Amritsar |
| Distance from Amritsar | 118 Km |
| Railway Junctions | Nearest Pathankot at 80 Km/48 Miles |
| Local Languages | Pahari , Hindi |
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The second in the triangle is Paonta Sahib, a city sacred to the memory of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. Paonta to Renuka is one arm of the triangle. The road passes through Sataun and follows the Giri River along the beautiful scenery. Situated on the Yamuna River, Paonta Sahib is a bustling township with growing industries. It is one of the important places for the Sikhs. It retains tangible memories of Guru Gobind Singh in the form of his weapons and a majestic Gurudwara. It recalls his presence even in the name of the city which is derived from Paonta meaning "foot", either because he set foot on this place or, according to an alternate story, he lost an ornament which he wore on his foot called "Paonta" while bathing in the Yamuna river. Legend surrounds the ruins of the old capital of the Raja. Sirmouri Tal, not very far from Paonta Sahib was destroyed by the curse of a court dancer when the Raja went back on an oath to give half of this kingdom in case she crossed a narrow gorge on a rope. This, she did but the wily Raja the offered her the entire kingdom if she could dance her way back. She
started back but as she was half way across, he cut the rope hurling the
helpless girl into the stream. Floods followed which swept away the
city, the Raja and the royal house, as a result of dancer's curse.
Vishawkarma temple and few other Hindu temples are also located in
Paonta Sahib. The water of river Yamuna is being dammed down stream of
Paonta which will soon have a water reservoir where water sports will be
organised.
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