Do you belongs to Punjab or Sikhism?
If yes, then you must know these places for sure. But if not, here we comes with the list of 5 Famous Gurdwaras that everyone know.
If you are a Punjabi, there is no way that you have not heard of or visited at least one Gurudwara in your life. But even if you are not Punjabi, a visit to one of these sacred places of worship is definitely worth seeing!
In this post, we have highlighted five beautiful Gurdwaras from Punjab that will leave you spellbound.
1. Gurdwara Hari Mandir Sahib, Amritsar
Hari Mandir Sahib, also known as
Golden Temple, is the most famous Gurudwara, located in Amritsar,
Punjab. The foundation of this prominent holy place was laid in 1588 by
Sufi Saint Mir Mohammed Muayyinul, popularly known as Hazrat Mian Mir.
This place is open to all religions.
Golden Temple has four gates which
symbolize that Sikhs accept individuals from all walks of life. It was
the first pilgrimage site built for the Sikhs so that they can worship
together. There is one ‘langar hall’ in this Gurudwara which is open
24/7 to serve delicious food called ‘parshada’ to all the devotees.
2. Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib, Punjab
Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib is a
nine-story octagonal tower situated in Amritsar, Punjab. It is the
tallest building in this city. Basically, this Gurudwara was constructed
between 1778 and 1784 to commemorate the death of Guru Hargobind Singh
(the sixth Guru of the Sikhs) son, Baba Atal.
The present nine-story building
represents the nine years of Baba Atal’s life. There are four entryways
on the ground floor, one on each of the cardinal sides. However, the
main gate faces east. Within the interior octagonal elevation,
additionally having four entryways, is kept the Guru Granth Sahib,
enshrined in a beautifully wrought brass canopy, surmounted by an
exquisite chhatri. The entryways are made of silver and metal with
exquisitely embellished designs. Every Punjabi must visit this Gurudwara
to know its heart-touching history and to explore its impressive
artistic building.
3. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Punjab
The next Gurdwara on the list is
Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. It is situated in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda,
Punjab. This place became famous because Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
prepared the final edition of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is now being
honored by the Sikhs as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the spiritual guide to
all Sikhs.
4. Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab
This Gurudwara was established by
Guru Arjan Dev Ji (The Fifth Guru Of Sikhism) in Tarn Taran Sahib,
Punjab, India. This Gurudwara has the largest Sarovar (water pond). It
is famous for the monthly gathering of devotees on the day of Amavas (a
no-moon night).
5. Gurudwara Goindwal Sahib
The Goindwal Sahib Gurudwara is
Punjab’s pride, and it is one of the famous tourist attractions. When it
comes to Sikh religious pilgrimage sites, Goindwal is the city that
reaches the top in Punjab. This town boasts some of the essential
Gurudwaras, and among them, the Goindwal Sahib is one of the greatest.
The third Guru of Sikhism constructed
a Baoli with eighty-four steps. It is believed that whoever takes a
bath in the well and recites Japji Sahib attains Moksha.”
The Goindwal Baoli Sahib is believed
to be the first center of Sikhism, and it’s a popular pilgrimage
destination for both Hindus and Sikhs. The entrance of this place has
many murals describing significant scenes of Sikh history, which make up
one big painting showing how religions have coexisted peacefully over
time here at this location – refreshing!
This Gurudwara also has a massive
langar hall or community kitchen that provides food every day so
visitors can enjoy their meal with others from different backgrounds.
The Bottom Line:
As we all know, when it comes to
legends, patriotism, religious and sacred places, Punjab is at the top.
These are just 5 Gurudwaras that we have covered in this blog post. But,
there are many more like Khadur Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak, Baba Bakala,
Gurudwara Ber Sahib, etc.
If you have an ample amount of time
and you want to explore Sikhism in-depth, then go ahead and get ready
for a spiritual tour 🙂
I hope you find this article interesting and valuable. To keep yourself updated with Punjab latest news today, stay tuned!!!
March 16, 2022
