Welcome to Directory of Gurudwaras Worldwide
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 Taksali Sangat – Sasaram
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Gurudwara Sri Laachi Ber Sahib, Amritsar
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Gurudwara Sri Jamni Sahib,Ferozepur
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Gurdwara Navin Patshahi -Kurukshetra
Gurdwara Navin Patshahi – Guru Tegh Bahadur visited Kurukshetra during one of ... [More]
Gurudwara Paonta Sahib – Paonta Sahib
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Gurudwara Sri Janam Asthaan Pir Budhu Shah ji, Sadhora
Gurudwara Janam Asthan Pir Budhu Shah is situated in the Sadhora Village ... [More]
Gurdwara Lakhpat Sahib
In the Course of Guru Nanak Dev ji’s Travels (Udasis) Guru Nanak ... [More]
Gurudwara Nankana Sahib
Gurudwara Nankana Sahib Sikh history originates from Nankana Sahib. Guru Nanak Dev, ... [More]
Gurudwara Sahib Buntong, Ipoh, Perak
In the early years of the 20′ Century, there were about 60 ... [More]
Guru Singh Sabha Augusta
The Sikh Gurudwara of Augusta was founded in early 1993 by Sikh ... [More]
Gurudwara Sahib Bidor, Perak
Around 1940, a few Sikh families had settled at the 11/2 miles ... [More]