The Three Sisters, an iconic rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, stands as one of nature’s wonders, both for its remarkable beauty and for the legend that surrounds it. Rising majestically above the Jamison Valley and close to the town of Katoomba, the Three Sisters—Meehni, Wimlah, and Gunnedoo—stand at heights of 922, 918, and 906 meters respectively. They offer a stunning spectacle as they overlook the lush valley, casting a sense of wonder that draws visitors from around the world.
The story of the Three Sisters is deeply rooted in Aboriginal Dreamtime legend, passed down through generations. According to the tale, the sisters were members of the Katoomba tribe who lived peacefully in the Jamison Valley. Each of the sisters fell in love with three brothers from the neighboring Nepean tribe.
However, tribal law forbade marriages between their clans. The love between the sisters and the brothers grew strong, but the brothers, unwilling to accept the restrictions of the law, decided to defy it. They planned to take the sisters by force, resulting in a major battle between the two tribes. In a desperate bid to protect the three sisters, an elder from the Katoomba tribe used his powerful magic to turn the sisters into stone. Tragically, the elder was killed during the battle, leaving no one else with the knowledge or power to reverse the spell. As a result, the sisters remain immortalized in rock, standing side by side as a timeless reminder of love and loss.
As we both stood there, overlooking the Jamison Valley, with Harvinder offering her prayer, it must have felt like being part of something timeless. The words “Satnam Waheguru” seem fitting here, as they echo a shared gratitude and respect for the Creator’s wonders—connecting the wisdom of Sikh faith with the Indigenous Dreamtime beliefs.
The Three Sisters, standing tall and proud, serve as a bridge between cultures, blending the beauty of the physical world with the rich stories of the spiritual.
The whole group, thanks to Navleen’s brother and his wife joining us and making the trip livelier.
It’s wonderful to know that Harvinder’s cousin, Kuku Veer, along with his family, played such a pivotal role in making this visit to the Three Sisters possible. With the efforts and support of Kuku Veer, his beautiful wife Kuljit, their son Prabhleen, and his pretty wife Navleen made our trip enriched by family connections of Simar and Gagandeep, making the experience all the more memorable. Moments like these, shared with loved ones in such an extraordinary setting, truly make for unforgettable memories.
