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Sri Hazur Sahib The Hazur Sahib General information Architectural style Sikh architecture Town or city Nanded, Maharashtra Country India Coordinates 19°09′10″N 77°19′07″E / 19.15278°N 77.31861°E / 19.15278; 77.31861 Construction started 1832 Part of a series on Sikhism People Topics Outline History Glossary Sikh gurus Guru Nanak Guru Angad Guru Amar Das Guru Ram Das ...
Golden temple, Amritsar . Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran; Gurdwara Baba Atal, Amritsar; Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib, Baba Bakala; Gurudwara Baba Gurditta, Chandpur Rurki; Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib, Patiala
They may also have a medical facility room, library, nursery, classroom, meeting rooms, playground, sports ground, a gift shop, and finally a repair shop. [2] A gurdwara can be identified from a distance by tall flagpoles bearing the Nishan Sahib, the Sikh flag.
The complex has 3 prayer rooms and 2 langar halls. [3] There is a building used for Punjabi lessons nearby, called Punjabi School, and as a day centre for the elderly community. There is also a sports hall hosting activities including boxing, basketball and karate.
Although Sikh architecture was initially developed within Sikhism its style has been used in many non-religious buildings due to its beauty. 300 years ago, Sikh architecture was distinguished for its many curves and straight lines; Keshgarh Sahib and the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) are prime examples.
Akal Takhat Sahib means Eternal Throne. It is also part of the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. Its foundation was laid by Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru. [2] The Akal Takhat is situated opposite to Harmandir Sahib and is connected by a passage. The building of the Akal Takht opposite the Golden Temple has a special meaning.
10. Guru Granth Sahib Jee noo Guru mananaa – Believe in and accept Guru Granth Sahib as the Guide to enlightenment. 11. Kaarjaan dae arambh vich ardaas karnee – When undertaking any task, first perform the prayer of Ardās. 12.
It is the largest Sikh temple in London. [1] Building work at the Havelock Road site commenced in March 2000 and the Gurdwara opened on Sunday 30 March 2003, [1] in order to accommodate Southall's growing Sikh community. The Gurdwara cost £17.5 million to build. [1] It was funded by donations from members of the local Sikh community.