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Gurdwara Bangla Sahib . Temple

Ashoka Rd, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Temple is a quiet and peaceful place in the midst of the bustling Connaught Place market, recognizable from afar with its tall golden dome that sparkles in the sun. For the followers of the Sikh Religion, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the 9 most important temples (locally "Gurudwaras"), a sacred pilgrimage site, and attracts thousands of devotees. everyday.

The temple is just 1.3km from Connaught Place, located at the intersection of Ashok Road and Baba Kharak Singh Marg, 400m from Shivaji Stadium Station. According to legend, Gurudwara was once Jaisinghpura Palace, the residence of Raja Jai Singh- Ruler of Amber. It is said that in 1664, the "Eight Gurus" - the 8th Guru of Sikhism - Guru Har Krishan Sahib were in this Palace.

Going deep into the Temple grounds, you will encounter a Shrine, an Art Gallery, a School, a Large Lake, a Community Kitchen and an All-Day Dining Hall.

The Lake area, also known as "Sarovar" is located in the center of the Temple grounds. Surrounding this Lake is a paved walking circle called "Parikrama". Most visitors to the temple go this whole round in the belief that it will bring good luck. After paying your respects at the Temple, where the Holy Book is kept, you can take a stroll along the tranquil Pond of Gurudwara.

The main shrine of the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib temple is where the Statue of Guru Granth Sahib is located. Artists will sing verses from the scriptures of the Sikh religion throughout the day, making the atmosphere inside the shrine more sacred. Therefore, despite welcoming a large number of devotees and incense customers, there was no jostling or jostling inside the Temple. Everyone who comes here has a peaceful mind, calms the mind, getting rid of all daily worries. During the tour, you must cover your head with a towel, if you don't bring it, don't worry because you can borrow it. Inside the Temple, there are always volunteers on duty and ready to help if visitors have any problems or questions.

Next to it, the Art Gallery is a place to display paintings depicting the history of the formation and development of the Sikh Sect.

Like all other Sikh Temples, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Temple also has a Kitchen and Collaborative "Langar". This is rooted in the Sikh teachings, that all people in this world deserve to be well fed, not having to go abroad for food. This kitchen is open 24 hours a day and serves people from all walks of life. This place is famous for providing more than 2000 meals a day to the poor. You should also visit the kitchen to observe the process of preparing meals, very interesting.

In addition, at the Kitchen is available "Kara prasad" - a sweet made from wheat, sugar and buffalo butter - "Ghee", which visitors can taste. If interested, you can learn the craft of shaping and baking Chapatti Cakes, If you like, you can buy more to take home.

Business hours:

Every day, from early morning to nightfall.

Sightseeing tickets:

Free.

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