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Gurudwaras of World brings you a comprehensive directory of Historical and other Gurudwars over the world. The site is has two sections Historical Gurudwaras and World Gurudwaras. Historical Gurudwaras has a listing of gurudwaras related to Sikh History and Guru Sahiban whereas World Gurudwaras lists other gurudwaras in India and Gurudwaras by Sikh Diaspora all over the world.
Five Takhts of Sikhism
Akal Takht Sahib
The foremost supreme throne and temporal seat of Sikh religious authority is Sri Akal Takhat Sahib located in Amritsar of Punjab, India. The Akal Takhat, sometimes referred to as Akal Banga, is situated inside the Golden Temple complex opposite Darbar Harmandir Sahib. The Akal Takhat was originally established by Sixth Guru Har Govind in 1663. The Sikh holy scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, is housed in the Akal Takhat after hours while in sukhasan. Ancient sacred manuscripts are preserved on the premises along with antique shaster weaponry used by Sikh gurus and warriors.
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Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib
The location of Takhat Sri KeshGarh Sahib of Anand Pur in District Roop Nagar of Punjab, India, on the bank of River Satluj, originally a tract of land in Makhowal purchased by Ninth Guru Teg Bahadar. Called for a time Chak Nanki, it later became known as Anandpur Sahib, and birthplace of the Khalsa nation. Immediately following the martyrdom and decapitation of Guru Teg Bahadaur by order of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Bhai Jaita obtained the guru’s severed head and delivered it to his son Tenth Guru Gobind Rai, in Chak Nanki proclaiming, “This ground shall be the founding of the Panth.”
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Takht Sri Damdama Sahib
Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib known also as Guru ki Kashi, located at Talwandi Sabo near Bathinda of Punjab, India commemorates the completion of the sacred scripture of Guru Granth Sahib in 1705, by Tenth Guru Gobind Singh with the help of his scribe Bhai Mani Singh. The guru stayed in Talwandi Sabo at Damdama Sahib following the martyrdom of his mother and the sahibzade, his four sons. His wives Mata Sundari Kaur, and Mata Sahib Kaur, rejoined him for a short period, after their separation when fleeing the siege of Anandpur. Baba Deep Singh became the head scribe of Damdama Sahib and made copies of the Granth for distribution to the other four Takhats.Explore Takht Sri Damdama Sahib
Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib of Patna, Bihar, India located on the bank of the River Ganges (Ganga) is the birthplace of Prince Gobind Rai who grew to be Tenth Guru Gobind Singh. Patna is revered as a spot visited by the gurus: First Guru Nanak while on his way to Gaya. The first guru paused to pay respects to Salis Rai Jouri, a devotee who transformed his home into a dharmsala, or spiritual teaching center to promote the message of Guru Nanak. Ninth Guru Teg Bahadar while on a missionary tour, housed his mother, his pregnant wife Gurji and her brother in Patna under the care of a local Raja. Mata Gujri delivered the Guru’s son while in Patna.Explore Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Takht Sri Hazur Sahib
Takhat Sri Sach Khand Hazoor (Hazur) Sahib also known Abchal Nagar is located on the bank of River Godavari at Nanded in Maharashtra, India and commemorates Angitha Sahib, or the cremation place of Tenth Guru Gobind Singh. It is at this spot that the guru held court, and his Sikhs referred to it as his takhat, or throne. In October of 1708, when a wound reopened and it became apparent that he would succumb to an assassination attempt, Guru Gobind Singh designated the holy scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib to be his successor, and gave the order for his funeral pyre to be lit.Explore Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Gurudwara Manji Sahib, Kaithal
This Gurudwara is dedicated to the Ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ... [More]
Gurudwara Sri Jhulane Mahal Singh, Thathi Khaara
Gurudwara Sri Jhulane Mahal Sahib is situated in the Village Thathi Khara, ... [More]
Gurudwara Nanaksar at Tilakpur Distt Sialkot
This sacred Shrine is located in Tilakpur Village on Sialkot-Chaprar road. In ... [More]
Gurudwara Sri Chola Sahib – Dera Baba Nanak
This Gurdwara is situated 45 Km West of Gurdaspur City and 55 ... [More]
Gurdwara Niwas Asthan Patshahi Dasvin – Talwandi Sabo
This Gurdwara is situated at a distance of 28 Km Southeast of ... [More]
Gurudwara Baba Gurdita Ji, Kiratpur Sahib
Gurudwara Baba Gurditta ji is situated in the city Kiratpur of Ropar ... [More]
Gurudwara Sri Bibangarh Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib
This Gurdwara is situated in town Fatehgarh Sahib on Sirhind-Morinda Road at ... [More]
Gurudwara Sri Angad Dev Ji, Toor
Gurudwara Sri Angad Dev ji is situated in Village Toor district Tarn ... [More]
Gurudwara Sri Gurusar Sahib Patshahi Chhevin – Lopon
This Gurdwara is situated at a distance of 25 Km Southeast of ... [More]
Gurudwara Sahib Kampung Pandan Settlement, Kuala Lumpur
The first Gurdwara Sahib was originally located in Cheras, Ulu Pudu. It ... [More]
Gurdwara Singh Sabha of North Texas
Gurdwara Singh Sabha of North Texas (Richardson) is Sikh place of worship. ... [More]
Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Carteret
Gurudwara Singh Sabha is the first Gurudwara Sahib that was established in ... [More]
Gurudwara Sahib Pontian, Johor
By the 1950’s there were a few Sikhs residing in Pontian who ... [More]