Gurudwaras of World
Gateway to Sikhism proudly launches
Gurudwaras of World @ www.worldgurudwaras.com
Gateway to Sikhism proudly launches Gurudwaras of World @ www.worldgurudwaras.com on auspicious day of Khalsa Sajna Divas , Vaisakhi April 14th 2012. Worldgurudwaras.com will strive to be most comprehensive directory of Historical Gurudwaras and Non Historical Gurudwaras around the world.
The etymology of the term 'gurdwara' is from the words 'Gur (ਗੁਰ)' (a reference to the Sikh Gurus) and 'Dwara (ਦੁਆਰਾ)' (gateway in Gurmukhi), together meaning 'the gateway through which the Guru could be reached'. Thereafter, all Sikh places of worship came to be known as gurdwaras.
It is a work in progress and We strongly urge the Sikh Cyber Community to contribute to this project by submitting contact information, details, images of Gurudwaras around the world to make this a comprehensive directory.
Historical Gurudwaras in Pakistan
Dharamsala Bhai Hema Ji at Magghiana, Jhang
Dharamsala Bhai Hema Ji at Magghiana, Jhang |
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This is a large and beautiful place in the Bhabrana Mohalla of Jhang
Magghiana. It has a splendid 3-storeyed building. The building was
actually built by Bhai Hema Ji for the pilgrims who used to assemble
in the fair organised on the birthday of the Sat Gur Nanak Dev Ji.
All the needs of the pilgrims have been taken care of within the building.
The Government of Pakistan arranged for its repair in 1953-54. Presently
many refugees are settled in it. The building is again in need of extensive
repairs.
 | Text and photographs:Historical Sikh Shrines in Pakistan : Iqbal Qaiser |
