BANGLA SAHIB GURUDWARA DELHI, INDIA



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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib One of the prominent Sikh pilgrimage centers in Delhi, the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located on Ashok Road with close proximity to the Connaught Place. The history of this gurudwara dates back to the 17th century, when it was the palace of Raja Jai Singh. It is said that in the year 1664, Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji, the eighth Sikh Guru came to visit the King and cured people who were contracted with smallpox and cholera epidemic by distributing them water from the tank. That water tank, used by the Guru, still exists today inside the gurudwara and is believed to possess medicinal properties.


One of the prominent Sikh pilgrimage centers in Delhi, the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located on Ashok Road with close proximity to the Connaught Place. The history of this gurudwara dates back to the 17th century, when it was the palace of Raja Jai Singh. It is said that in the year 1664, Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji, the eighth Sikh Guru came to visit the King and cured people who were contracted with smallpox and cholera epidemic by distributing them water from the tank. That water tank, used by the Guru, still exists today inside the gurudwara and is believed to possess medicinal properties.


The Gurudwara premises include the main prayer hall (containing the Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs), the water tank in the middle, a library, a museum, a hospital, a school and an art gallery. As similar to all gurudwaras, langar is served in the Bangla Sahib where everyone irrespective of religion, caste or creed is welcome to share a meal.


In addition to being a revered place of worship, the edifice of Bangla Sahib is a magnificent example of Sikh architecture. The entire building is carved out of delicate white marble, with the central dome covered in solid gold leaves. The front wall is embellished with intricated projected carvings and has several smaller domes as well. The Nishan Sahib is a towering flagpole which proudly waves the Gurudwara's flag. The grounds of the Gurudwara has a number of structures within its boundaries, such as an art gallery, the communal kitchen, a higher secondary school and even a 'Yatri Niwas' for tired pilgrims to relax and refresh themselves. The Gurudwara is also equipped with all amenities such as air conditioning, toilets and multi-parking space for the convenience of the visitors.


Being an important Sikh pilgrim site, festivals here are celebrated with great fervour and vigour. The yearly festivals begin with Prakash Utsav, which is a celebration of the birth of Guru Gobind Singh who was the tenth Sikh Guru. Baisakhi, which is a celebration of the harvest season is also celebrated here by thousands of believers. Guru Purab or the birth of Guru Nanak Dev and the birth anniversary of Guru Har Krishan are other major festivals celebrated here.


Nobody sleeps hungry under the blessings of the divine soul. The Gurudwara has a Langar Hall, where meals are provided for all regardless of race, caste, gender or religion, and that too without any charges. The community meals are provided from 12:00 AM - 11: 45 PM and are open to everyone who visits the place. You can also render your services to the Almighty by helping out in the langar kitchen, which is believed to be one of the most blessed prayer services in the shrine.


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