Top 10 Gurdwaras in the World

30 JAN 2024

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Shri Darbar Sahib

Shri Darbar Sahib is also called Harmandir Sahib. Popularly known as the Golden Temple this Gurdwara is located in Amritsar. Guru Arjan Dev Ji, architecture this Gurdwara and its work was completed in 1601 AD. In nineteenth century, it was covered by gold by the orders of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The temple is surrounded by Amrit Sarovar. The dome of the temple looks like a turned over lotus.

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Guru Nanak Darbar

Gurdwar Nank Darbar is located in Dubai. It is the biggest Gurdwara in the Gulf Region. This Gurdwara was opened on 17 January, 2012. It is built with Italian marble and hoses a five star kitchen in it.

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Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji

Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji Gurdwara is covered by snowy mountains and is located in Uttarakhand, India. Hemkund means snow bowl.The Gurdwara is built at an altitude of 15,200 ft. It is unaccessible due to the snow covered paths and the only way to reach here is on foot from Gobindgath. This Gurdwara is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This Gurdwara has a small lake near it called Amrit Sarovar and this lake is considered to be a holy lake by the devotees.

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Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is situated ½ km away from from Connaught Place in Delhi. It is built to commemorate Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji. He was a royal visitor of this palace in the year 1664. The Gurdwara also houses a museum which shows the history of Sikhs. It was a small temple constructed in 1783 by Sardar Bhagel Singh.

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Gurdwara Data Bandi chhod

Gurdwara Data Bandi Chhod is located in Gwalior, MP. It is built in the memory of brave act of Guru Hargobind Sahib, Sixth Guru of Sikhs. He set free fifty two Rajput rulers from the prison of Jahangir, the then Mughal Emperor. This Gurdwara signifies the long battle that Guru Hargobind Singh Ji fought against the Mughal Emperor. This Gurudwara is built by white marble and it has 6 soreys.

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Gurdwara Ber Sahib

Gurdwara Ber Sahib is located in Sultanpur city in Kapurthala state. This place is he starting point to Guru Nanak Dev Ji journey as a sikh Prophet. Guru Nanak Dev Ji remained at this place for almost 15 years. According to a story when he was bathing in the river, he saw a light in it and he got disappeared in the river and came back after 3 days.

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Manikaran Gurdwara

Manikaran Gurdwara is situated in the middle of River Parvati and River Beas on the Parvati Hill in Manali. It is built at a height of around 1760 m from ground. this Gurdwara is located 45 km away from Kullu. The Sikh Founder, Guru Nanak Dev Ji came here in 1574 together with his five followers which included Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana. This place is not only famous for religious reasons but also for its scenic beauty.

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Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha

Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha is constructed in Europe. It is located in London suburb of South hall near Park Avenue. This Gurdwara was started on the Havelock Road location in March 2000. The Gurdwara opened its gate for the devotees on 30 March, 2003. This Gurdwara is built by the Sikh devotees who came to London in Fifties. 

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Gurdwara Bhatta Sahib

Gurdwara Bhatta Sahib is located on the highway which leads from Chandigarh to Kulu and Kangra valley, Gurdwara Bhatta Sahib is located 5km away from Ropar near the bank of River Sutlej. This Gurdwara is built in the memory of the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The tale of this place is very interesting.

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Sri Guru Tegh Bhadur Sahib Gurdwara

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Gurdwara is built in Dhubri town in Assam near Brahmaputra River. Guru Nanak Dev Ji came to Dhubri town in 1505 AD during his travel to Assam from Dhaka. During his visit to Assam Guru Nanak Dev Ji, first Sikh guru met Shrimanta Sankardeva who is known to be an important figure in the religious history of Assam.