Gurdwara Paonta Sahib is a noted
gurdwara
A gurdwara or gurudwara () is a place of assembly and place of worship, worship in Sikhism, but its normal meaning is "place of guru" or "home of guru". Sikhism, Sikhs also refer to gurdwaras as ''Gurdwara Sahib''. People from all faiths and rel ...
in
Paonta Sahib
Paonta Sahib is an industrial town of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is located in the south of Sirmaur district, on National Highway 72 (New NH 7). Paonta Sahib is an important place of worship for Sikhs, hosting a large Gurdwara named Gurudw ...
, district of
Sirmaur
Sirmaur may refer to the following in India:
* Sirmaur district, a district in Himachal Pradesh
** Sirmauri language, a Western Pahari (Indo-Aryan) language spoken in the district
* Sirmur State
Sirmur (also spelled as Sirmor, Sirmaur, Sir ...
,
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh (; Sanskrit: ''himācāl prādes;'' "Snow-laden Mountain Province") is a States and union territories of India, state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen Indian Himalayan ...
.
History
This Gurdwara was built in memory of
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh (; born Gobind Das; 22 December 1666 – 7 October 1708) was the tenth and last human Sikh gurus, Sikh Guru. He was a warrior, poet, and philosopher. In 1675, at the age of nine he was formally installed as the leader of the ...
, the tenth
guru
Guru ( ; International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration, IAST: ''guru'') is a Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. In pan-Indian religions, Indian traditions, a guru is more than a teacher: tr ...
of
sikh
Sikhs (singular Sikh: or ; , ) are an ethnoreligious group who adhere to Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term ''Si ...
s.
The gurdwara enjoys a high historic and religious importance among the followers of the Sikh religion world over. The Gurudwara has a palanquin "Palki" made of pure gold, donated by devotees.
Attractions
Sri Talab Asthan and Sri Dastar Asthan are the vital places inside the Sikh shrine. Sri Talab Asthan is used for disbursing salaries and Sri Dastar Asthan is used for organizing the turban tying competitions. A legendary temple is also attached to the Gurdwara which is rebuilt recently in the vicinity of Gurdwara compound. Kavi Darbar, a prominent place near the Gurdwara is the venue for holding the poetry competitions. The weapons and pens used by Guru Gobind Singh are displayed in a museum near the Paonta Sahib Gurdwara. The Gurdwara is visited by tourists from different states. The site is situated on the bank of the
River Yamuna
The Yamuna (; ) is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier at a height of about on the southwestern slopes of Bandarpunch peaks of the Lower H ...
. This gurdwara serves
langar
Langar may refer to:
Community eating
*Langar (Sikhism)
*Langar (Sufism)
Places
Afghanistan
*Langar, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
*Langar, Bamyan, Afghanistan
*Langar, Faryab, Afghanistan
*Langar, Herat, Afghanistan
*Langar, Wardak, Afghanistan
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(''
parshada'') for all.
Another place of religious and historical importance is the Gurdwara built at Bhangani Sahib, about 1 km from Gurdwara Tir Garhi Sahib. With its proximity to the river Yamuna, the whole area presents a picturesque sight.
Gallery
File:Photograph taken of Gurdwara Paonta Sahib located in the territory of the former Sirmur State, ca.1944.jpg, Photograph taken of Gurdwara Paonta Sahib in circa 1944
File:Photograph taken of Gurdwara Paonta Sahib located in the territory of the former Sirmur State, ca.1962.jpg, Photograph taken of Gurdwara Paonta Sahib in circa 1962 during a celebration or festival
File:Paonta Sahib 02.JPG, Present-day shrine
File:Paonta Sahib Gurudwara in Himachal Pradesh 02.jpg, Gateway to the complex
File:Paonta Sahib 03.JPG, Reverence of the ''Nishan Sahib
The Nishan Sahib (), also known as the Sikh flag, is used to represent the Sikh people worldwide. In 1936, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee ratified the Rehat, Sikh Rehet Maryada, which states its colour as either basanti (xanthic) ...
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File:Ponta Sahib.JPG, View of the entire complex
File:Paonta Sahib 25.JPG, Gurdwara Sri Dastar Asthan Sahib, located within the Gurdwara Paonta Sahib complex
File:Paonta Sahib 14.JPG, View of the Yamuna River from the complex
References
External links
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Other website
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Gurdwaras in Himachal Pradesh
Buildings and structures in Sirmaur district