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 Tambu Sahib
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Gurudwara Tambu Sahib:
Once Guru Nanak's father, Mahita Kalo, gave him some money and sent him
to Chuharkana, a market town, to purchase merchandise. But the Guru spent
all the money in feeding a band of ascetics and came back fully satisfied
with what he had done. Only as he neared Taiwandi, did he realise the
possibility of his father's displeasure and rebuke. Hesitant to face his
father's ire, he hid himself under a large van tree whose branches touched
the ground making it look like a tent (tamhu in Purijabi) until discovered
and taken home. A Gurudwara was established near the tree, about a furlong
east of Janam Asthan during the Sikh Rule in Punjab. Its present building
comprises a double-storey domed sanctum in the middle of a square hall
which has architectural embellishments similar to those of Gurudwara Mal
Ji Sahib but lacks the porches covering its door fronts
A wild tree stands at this place.
It is so old that its long branches touch the ground. It is a bit high
at the centre. According to a Sikh legend, Guru Nanak rested for a while
at this place, after returning from Chuharakana, performing the true business.
The Guru had fed the hungry Sadhus with a sum of Rs.20/- obtained from
his father. On knowing this, Mehta Kalu first felt annoyed with his son
and afterwards brought him home.
On admonishing the son, the father received a reply that he had spent
his money in the true business. On hearing of this incident, Raj Bular
pleaded before Mehta Kalu by saying "Patwari Ji! Lest you chide the
boy, let me make it clear to you that the whole City blessed by his grace
and presence." This shrine is situated at a distance of one Kilometer
from Gurudwara Janam Asthan. Pilgrims feel it proud privilege to pay their
homage.
 | Text and photographs: Gurdwara Gurdham at Pakistan, written by Roop Singh and Published by SGPC |
| Photographs : Kanwer Sosheel Singh from Pakistan |
| Photographs: S. Rajinder Singh Narang |
