Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan.

It is also well known for the holy pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar." It was rebuilt as a small shrine by Sikh General Sardar Baghel Singh in 1783.

In the temple you can find a community kitchen, where everybody can eat for free. The kitchen is financed by donations and people also help out by helping in the kitchen.

Sikhs place great value on a virtuous lifestyle. A socially oriented family life, earning an honest living, and lifelong spiritual development are considered cornerstones of Sikhism. Service to others and efforts to eliminate social injustice are considered important forms of devotion. Women and men have equal rights and responsibilities.

Our bus driver is Sikh and has a nice orange turban, like Sikh do have.

The Sikh religion is a monotheistic religion originating in the 15th century and tracing its origins to its founder, Guru Nanak Dev. Founded in Punjab (northwest India), the religious community is known worldwide as Sikhism and today has around 25 to 27 million followers, the majority of whom live in India. The Sikh religion emphasizes the unity of creation and worships a formless, gender-neutral creator god. Other key characteristics include the rejection of so-called superstition and traditional religious rites, such as those prevalent in Hinduism. Although the caste system permeates everyday life among Sikhs because it is overwhelmingly dominant in Indian daily life, it is rejected. In religious practice, there are various formal requirements, for example, regarding clothing, naming, and appearance.

The Sikh religion is not based on the observance of religious dogmas, but rather aims to make religious wisdom useful and practical for everyday life.Read more