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
Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi, Padhana, Distt Lahore
Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi, Padhana, Distt Lahore
This Gurdwara is displaying its splendour in the village Padhana, Police Station Burki, district Lahore.
Sixth Guru Hargobind Ji arrived in this village from Dhilvan due to the love and affection of the villagers. During his stay, he talked about Sat Gur Ji with Jalhan Jat, a promineht land lord of the village.
Initially Gurdwara was built in a simple pattern. Sardar Attar Singh of Padhana,the cheif of this village,started the reconstruction of and with the efforts of villagers a beautiful building was erected. A local committee used to arrange for the Langar.
The premises of Gurdwara is now occupied by the refugees from Mewat, the building is in - good condition but it can deteriorate if proper care is not taken.
 | Text and photographs:Historical Sikh Shrines in Pakistan : Iqbal Qaiser |
