6 Most Famous Sikh Religious Places To Visit In India
By: Kratika Fri, 13 May 2022 2:59:07
Sikhism is an Indian religion. Sikh community’s religious places are Gurudwaras. You can find Gurudwara in any part of the globe where there are Sikh communities living. There are around 32 gurudwaras in India. Around 76% of all Sikhs live in the north Indian state of Punjab. Every religious place of Sikh has a deep connection with their religious Gurus. Even some Gurudwara’s are created as in the memories of their respectable Gurus.
However, there are numerous religious places of Sikhs in India. The famous religious places for Sikhs are Golden Temple, Patna Sahib, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Paonta Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Baba Bakala, Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Sirhind, HemKund Sahib, Nanded Sahib, Takhat Shri Hazur Sahib.
# Golden Temple
The Golden Temple is in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Golden Temple is the most sacred and famous religious place not for Sikhs but all over the globe. It is designed by the fifth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjan Sahib in 1601 AD. To depict the place for all humanity, Guru Arjan Sahib asked Sai Mir Mian Mohammed to lay its foundation. Therefore, The Golden Temple is open for all people of any caste and religion. It is also known as Harmandir Sahib and Darbar Sahib that means “abode of God” and “exalted court” respectively. The golden dome of this religious place is the most iconic part to explore.
# Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Patna Sahib is also known as Harmandir Sahib is a Gurdwara located in Patna, Bihar, India. It was the birthplace of the 10th guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh in the 17th Century. Thus, it has great importance in the Sikh religion. This sacred place was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839 is another important religious center for Sikhs.
# Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is in New Delhi, India. It is one of the most prominent gurudwara in Delhi. It was built in 1947 near Connaught Place, New Delhi on Baba Kharak Singh Marg. This place is famously connected with Sikhs eighth guru, Guru Har Krishan, and known for the Holy river ‘Sarovar” inside it. Additionally, its golden dome and flag pole are other attractive and significant things. If you are visiting New Delhi then you must visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. It is one of the most prominent Sikh pilgrimage centers in New Delhi.
# Gurudwara Baba Bakala Sahib
Gurudwara Baba Bakala Sahib is in Punjab, India. It is a prominent Sikh gurudwara in Baba Bakala, Punjab. The main complex contains four gurudwaras. Baba Bakala is a small town in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. If you are visiting Amritsar, then you must go to Gurudwara Baba Bakala Sahib. It is a beautiful place to visit. It is known for its association with the 9th Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Mata Ganga, and Baba Makhan Shah Lubana.
# Gurudwara Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran Sahib
Gurudwara Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran Sahib is in the city Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab, India. It was established by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev. And Bab Budha Sahib has laid its foundations stone. Thus, the involvement of these Sikhs Guru makes it is another biggest religious place for Sikhs. It is famous for Pilgrims on the day of Amavas. It was established in 1590. It has one of the biggest Sarovar in any other Gurudwaras.
# Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib
Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib is in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand, India. Being as the Sacred DasamGranth and Ramayana, Hemkund Sahib is a religious place where devotees get their sins vanished with its serene environment. This religious place is found in the autobiography of Guru Gobind Singh in “Bachitra Natak”. However, people also believe in the existence of this place from the periods of Ramayana. Apart from Sikh religious connections, Hemkund sahib is also connected with Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Therefore, It is believed that the spiritual life of a Human is incomplete without visiting here.