Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: 10 Most Beautiful Gurudwaras In India

Waquar Habib

Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab

The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the most sacred gurdwara and pilgrimage site for Sikhs. Surrounded by a sacred pool of water, Amrit Sarovar, the temple's architecture is adorned with real gold.

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Bangla Sahib, New Delhi

Located in the heart of the capital, this Gurudwara is renowned for its serene sarovar and beautiful white marble structure. During a smallpox epidemic, Guru Har Krishan stayed here to serve and assist the suffering.

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Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Patna, Bihar

The Gurudwara was constructed at the site where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was born. It is one of the Five Takhts and has a museum that exhibits artefacts from when Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born here in 1666.

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Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded, Maharashtra

Situated on the banks of the Godavari River, it's one of the Five Takhts—this holy site marks where Guru Gobind Singh left his mortal body. The Angitha Sahib, inside the Gurudwara, is where the Guru was cremated.

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Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Hemkund Sahib is a sacred pilgrimage site in the Himalayas, next to a crystal-clear lake and surrounded by seven towering snow-capped peaks. The journey to reach this Gurudwara is a challenging trek.

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Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh

This Gurudwara is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River and is associated with Guru Gobind Singh, who stayed here for some years. He wrote several critical religious texts, including the "Dasam Granth," during his time here.

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Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib, Bidar, Karnataka

The Gurudwara was built to commemorate Guru Nanak's visit and is famous for its sacred spring, believed to have appeared miraculously in response to his prayers. The sarovar is fed by this spring.

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Gurudwara Patshahi Chhevin, Makhowal, Punjab

This Gurudwara is dedicated to Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Sikh Guru, and is known for its peaceful surroundings. It is believed that Guru Hargobind Sahib stayed here for some time during his travels.

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Gurudwara Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Punjab

A Gurudwara of historical significance, marking the spot where Guru Gobind Singh held a religious congregation and completed the compilation of the Guru Granth Sahib.

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Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

This Gurudwara in Parvati Valley is famous for its hot water springs. Guru Nanak is believed to have produced them to help a disciple cook food.

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