Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Amritsar, Punjab – Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Patna, Bihar – Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded, Maharashtra – Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Chandni Chowk, Delhi – Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi – Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Punjab – Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab – Gurudwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Patiala, Punjab – Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib, Chamoli, Uttarakhand – Gurudwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab – Gurudwara Sri Manikaran Sahib, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh – Takht Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Punjab – Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, New Delhi – Gurudwara Sri Paonta Sahib, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh – Gurudwara Sri Anandpur Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Punjab – Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib, Bidar, Karnataka – Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai, Amritsar, Punjab – Gurudwara Sri Ber Sahib, Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab – Gurudwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, Punjab (Indian side) – Gurudwara Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab – Gurudwara Sri Huzoor Sahib, Nanded, Maharashtra – Gurudwara Moti Bagh Sahib, Patiala, Punjab – Gurudwara Sri Sehra Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Punjab – Gurudwara Janam Asthan (Nankana Sahib), Nankana Sahib, Punjab (Pakistan) – Gurudwara Santokhsar Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab
Introduction to the Sikh Gurudwaras of India
Sikh Gurudwaras in India are not just places of worship but also symbols of devotion, equality, and selfless service. These sacred shrines stand as testaments to the rich spiritual and historical heritage of Sikhism, deeply intertwined with the lives and teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus. From the magnificent Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar, the spiritual and cultural epicenter of Sikhism, to lesser-known but equally revered Gurudwaras spread across the country, each site holds a special significance in Sikh history and tradition.
These holy places welcome people of all backgrounds, offering langar (community kitchen) that serves free meals to thousands daily, emphasizing the Sikh principles of sewa (selfless service) and sarbat da bhala (welfare of all). Many Gurudwaras are associated with significant events in Sikh history, such as the birthplaces of the Gurus, sites of martyrdom, or locations of miraculous events.
Whether nestled in the bustling cities of Punjab, the serene Himalayan foothills, or the heart of India’s historical centers, Sikh Gurudwaras remain beacons of faith, resilience, and unity, drawing pilgrims and visitors from around the world. This guide explores some of the most revered Sikh Gurudwaras in India, delving into their spiritual, historical, and architectural significance.