A bungalow in Delhi owned by Raja Jai Singh of Amber (Jaipur) is now the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The 8th Guru Sri Harkishan had been here as a guest of Raja Jai Singh. He left for his heavenly abode on October 6, 1661 AD.
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib speaks the story of Baba Ram Rai, the elder brother of Guruji who tried in vain to influence the Sikhs of Delhi and Punjab. Later he went to Emperor Aurangzeb to secure the Gurugadi. Aurangzeb decided to summon Guru Harkrishan. The Rajput chief Raja Jai Singh took over the responsibility.
While in Delhi, the Guru served the humble and the people affected by cholera and smallpox . He gave medicines, food and clothes to the needy.
A small tank was built by Raja Jai Singh in the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. This water is taken to cure ailments. The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee has established a hospital in the basement of the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The Khalsa Girls School is there in the adjacent building. A pond of 225 x 235 feet has been built solely with donations from the devotees.
The Art Gallery present in the basement of the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is worth seeing. They exhibit the paintings depicting historical events related with the Sikh history. The gallery is named after the Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh .
Address:
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
Ashok Road
New Delhi-110001
Phone:91-11-23365486, 23342871
Location of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Entry Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website | |
|---|---|
| Address | Ashoka Road, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi - 110001 |
| Entry Fee : | No entry fee |
| Timings : | 24 hours All days of the week |
| Phone No (Official) | +91-11-23340177 / +91-11-23712580 / +91-11-23712581 |
| Official Website | www.banglasahib.org |
| Photography allowed or not | Not Allowed |
| Nearest railway station | New Delhi Train Station |
Last Updated on : May 21, 2015
