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
Samadh Sardar Charrat Singh at Gujranwala
Samadh Sardar Charrat Singh at Gujranwala |
 |
|
The samadh of Sardar Charrat Sin h is behind Sheranwala Bagh on G.T.
road inside Gujranwala city. It appears to be the gate o a mansion. Presently
there are few houses inside it. There used to be a Baradari (Summer house
with 12 entrances) built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh which has vanished
now.
Sardar Charrat Singh was the founder of Succur Chakian Misl and gr andfather
of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was born in Samvat 1779 and fought a life
long battle for the establishment of Khalsa Raj. He captured Gujranwala
and succeeded in establishing a Sikh principality over a large area.
He died in Samvat 1832 (1722 AD) when his matchlock accidently exploded.
The building of Samadh is strong and beautifully built.
 | Text and photographs:Historical Sikh Shrines in Pakistan : Iqbal Qaiser |
