Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
| Gurdwara Bangla Sahib | |
|---|---|
 Gurdwara Bangla Sahib as viewed from Main Entrance.  | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sikhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Connaught Place, Delhi, India. |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Sikh architecture, Mughal architecture |
| Founder | Sardar Baghel Singh[1][2] |
| Completed | 1664 as a bungalow, again rebuilt in 1783, current structure mostly built post 1947 |
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib () is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as 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 same year, there was reconstruction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi. It was the official bungalow of Raja Jai Singh of Amer, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.[3]
It is situated near Connaught Place, New Delhi on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and is recognisable by its golden dome and tall flagpole.
History
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Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is located in an historic area of Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs, which was to made into the Connaught Place. The Royal Palace belonging to Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs[citation needed] was transformed into a Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is located near Jaisinghpura village of Raja Jai Singh, a Rajput ruler of the seventeenth century, historic Jaisinghpura neighbourhood is a demolished village for newly construct shopping centres.[4]
The eighth Sikh Guru, Har Krishan resided at the Gurdwara during his stay in Delhi in 1664. He died on 30 March 1664.[5]
In 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots, around 150 Sikhs took sanctuary inside the Gurdwara. An angry mob carrying cans of gasoline attempted to storm into the temple, but were prevented access.[6]
In March 2021, the Gurdwara inaugurated the cheapest diagnostic centre with the aim to provide healthcare for the poor. Patients can receive an MRI scan for ₹50.[7]
Gallery
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References
[edit]- ^ Singh, Sarbpreet (26 June 2023). The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia: Stories from the Court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. ISBN 978-93-5708-133-7.
In 1782, the Sikh Sardars, ever bolder, made an expedition to Delhi. Sardar Baghel Singh established a camp in Delhi and built four gurdwaras, Sis Ganj Sahib, Bangla Sahib, Rakabganj Sahib and Bala Sahib
- ^ Randhir, G.S (1990). Sikh Shrines in India. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 9788123022604.
- ^ "Gurdwara Bangla Sahib - Delhi Gurdwara Bangla Sahib - Banglasahib Gurduwara New Delhi". www.bharatonline.com.
- ^ Roy, Sidhartha (1 September 2011). "A tale of two cities". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ Guru Harkrishan ji an apostle of humility, Daily Excelsior, 1 August 2021.
- ^ "Angry Indian Mobs Hunt Down Sikhs". Washington Post. 2 November 1984. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Khan, Sami (10 March 2021). "MRI scan at just Rs 50: Delhi's Bangla Sahib Gurudwara promises affordable healthcare [details]". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
External links
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Media related to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib at Wikimedia Commons
