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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
Gurudwara Bhai Joga Singh at Peshawar
Gurudwara Bhai Joga Singh at Peshawar |
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This Gurdwara is situated in Jogan Shah locality of Namakmandi of Peshawar
City where Sangat of Peshawar is held in the morning and evening and
Parakash of Granth Sahib takes place.
Joga was the son of Bhai Gurmukh Singh of Peshawar who was converted
to Sikhism by tasting Amrit from Kalghidhar Patshah. Sat Gur took Bhai
Joga as his godson and always kept him in his presence. At the request
of Bhai Gurmukh Sat Gur allowed him to go to Peshawar for his marriage
but to test his devotion, Sat Guru ordered another disciple to follow
him. Guru Dev Ji gave him a proclamation which was to be delivered to
Joga after "lawan" (Sikh rite of marriage). The note' said: "Once
you see this note, proceed to Anand Pur at once." The currier did
accordingly and delivered the note while he was performing Lawan. Joga
Singh abruptly left without even completing his Lawan. The marriage rite
were completed by giving the remaining Lawan to his belt.
On the way this thought entered his mind that there could hardly be any
other being who would submit before the will of Sat Gur like him. When
he reached Hoshiarpur he was overwhelmed with lust when he saw the beauty
of a prostitute and reached her pleasure hall. Kalghidhar disguised himself
as a mace-bearer and started guarding the house of the prostitute to
save his devotee from hell. Joga Singh tried to enter the house four
times during the night but had to turn back as he ran into the mace-bearer
every time. He set out for Anandpur. He sought forgiveness for his folly
when reached the court of the Guru.
The Gurdwara is constructed as a beautiful 3- storeyed building. Prakash
of Guru Granth Sahib takes place and local and foreign sangats meet daily.
There is a Punjabi school for Sikh children which imparts secular education
alongwith the religious education.
 | Text and photographs:Historical Sikh Shrines in Pakistan : Iqbal Qaiser |
