Baisakhi 2023: Famous gurdwaras you can visit this harvest season
Mumbai, April 12: Baisakhi or Vaisakhi, which will be celebrated this year on April 14, is one of the most important festivals of the Sikh community.
Festival of Baisakhi commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Meanwhile, Hindus celebrate the descent of Goddess Ganga on Earth on this day. In her honour, people gather for a holy bath along the banks of the river Ganga.
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To celebrate the festival, people visit Gurdwaras, seek blessings, and participate in nagar kirtan. 'Kada prasad' is distributed among the devotees.
List of the popular Gurdwaras you can visit during the beginning of harvest season
1. Golden Temple
Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is one of the holiest shrines in all of Sikhism. It is located in Amritsar. It is famous for its fully golden dome.
2. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
One of the Sikh pilgrimage centres in Delhi, the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is located on Ashok Road with close proximity to Connaught Place. It is known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
3. Hazur Sahib
Hazur Sahib was built between 1832 and 1837 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It is located on the banks of the Godavari River in the city of Nanded in Maharashtra, India. It is a place where the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, took his last breath.
4. Paonta Sahib
Paonta Sahib was built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru of Sikhs. It attracts tourists from all over the world. The Gurdwara has a palanquin "Palki" made of pure gold, donated by devotees.
5. Patna Sahib
Takht Sri Patna Sahib, also known as Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib, marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. It is known for its religious significance and beautiful architecture. It is located in Patna, Bihar.
6. Gurdwara Shri Hemkund Sahib
Gurdwara Shri Hemkund Sahib is a high-altitude Gurdwara located in the Himalayan region. The shrine is surrounded by a scenic glacial lake and seven mountain peaks. The seven peaks around the shrine adorn a Nishan Sahib on their cliff and are a place of spirituality and harmony.
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Happy Baisakhi 2023 !
- ANI
