Sikhs still use the hot springs to prepare langar (tea and food) or individual bags of rice or dal. Scientists are unsure as to how the hot springs exist, being nearby cold flowing water and high up in the mountains in an area that is not known for volcanic activity.

The location is famous for its hot boiling springs, which are revered by many who come here for a dip in the curing waters. It is believed that the hot springs can cure skin diseases or even ease the swelling caused by gout.

Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib was discovered by Bhai Narayan Hari, the history of the Gurdwara Sahib is mentioned in Bhai Bala Janamsakhi and Twarikh Guru Khalsa.

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Hindus and Sikhs both visit Manikaran as a place of pilgrimage. Hindus consider Manikaran to be sacred because they think Manu restored human life there following the flood. It has a Gurudwara and other temples. Hindu gods Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu all have temples. The region is well-known for its hot springs and stunning scenery.

The Sikhs claim that Bhai Mardana and Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, visited this location on 15 Asu 1574 Bikrami during the third Udasi. Mardana was starving yet there was nothing to eat. Mardana was dispatched by Guru Nanak to gather food for the langar (the communal kitchen). To prepare roti (bread), many individuals donated atta (flour). The food couldn't be cooked because there was no fire.

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When Mardana lifted the stone that Guru Nanak requested him to, a hot spring materialized. Mardana placed the rolled chapatis in the spring as instructed by Guru Nanak, but to his dismay, they sank. Then, Guru Nanak instructed him to pray to God, promising that if his chapatis floated back, he would give one of them to God in His honor. All of the properly baked chapatis began to float up as he prayed. According to Guru Nanak, when someone gives in the name of God, his drowned possessions float back.

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