Gurudwaras of World
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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 Chhevin Patshahi, Damhial, Distt Rawalpindi
Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi, Damhial, Distt Rawalpindi |
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This village, known as Damhial, is located at a distance of 12 kilometers
from Rawalpin City. Transport to reach this place is available from Raja
Bazaar of Rawalpindi City. A Gurdwara Sahib has been established in this
village about which Bhai Kahan Singh Ji TJabha writ "Shri Guru Gobind
Singh Sahib and Mata Sahib Kaur witnessed the devotion and love with
w the two residents of this village, Roacha Mal and Anar Singh, served
the Sangat in Anand Pur S They gave them their pair of shoes. One of
these shoe is with the descendent of Narayan Singh. shoe of Guru Sahib
is plain, 11 inches long and 3 inch wide. The pair of Mata Ji is 9"X3" and
it embroidered.
These shoes were kept in the Gurdwara of this village and people used
to see them to solace. Now a school is functioning in the building where
children receive education. The building beautiful and strong.
 | Text and photographs:Historical Sikh Shrines in Pakistan : Iqbal Qaiser |
