Gurudwaras in India encourage the people practicing Sikhism to have communion with God.
Gurudwara is a Sikh place of worship and also referred to as a ‘Sikh Temple’. In Punjabi, it means the "doorway to the Guru". A Gurdwara always keeps its doors open for people of all religions and faiths.
The Sikh religion is spread in all over the country. This religion was founded by Guru Nanak, born in 1469.Famous Gurudwaras in India
Gurudwaras in India have attained a prominent position. The gurudwaras are pilgrim’s paradise as well as major tourist attractions of the country.
Sri Harmandir Sahib
Sri Harmandir Sahib, also popularly known as the ‘Golden Temple’, in Amritsar is regarded as one of the most eminent Gurudwaras in India.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is considered as the place of residence Sikh Guru Har Krishan Sahib whenever he visited Delhi.
Gurudwara Data Bandi Chod Sahib
This is located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The 6th Sikh Guru Hargobind Singh Ji stayed in Gwalior Fort to pray for the health of Jahangir.
Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib
This Gurudwara is located in the mountains of Manali. It is considered as the first place where Guru Nanak Dev Ji meditated through his journey. At this place, he is believed to have performed few miracles.
Gurudwara Mattan Sahib
Gurudwara Mattan Sahib in Jammu and Kashmir is also popular as ‘Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev’. It is built in the memory of Guru Nanak and is situated at a distance of 60 km from Srinagar.
Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib
Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib is considered to be the historical shrine among the Gurudwaras in India. It is situated in Bidar, in Karnataka and is located at a short distance off one edge of the plateau on which Bidar is located.
Gurudwara Sri Paonta Sahib
Gurudwara Sri Paonta Sahib is amongst the most famed Gurudwaras in India. It is situated in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh and has its popularity attributed to being a place where Guru Gobind Singh wrote the pious Dasam Granth.
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