Bangla Sahib Gurudwara is an idyllic consummation of rich Sikh values and traditions, with an inspiration for brotherhood, spirituality and a better future. Experience divine bliss and religious revival a tone of one of the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in New Delhi. The religious epicentre attracts devotees from around the globe to experience tranquillity and closure to a contented lifestyle. The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was originally a lavish bungalow of Raja Jai Singh, and was named as Jaisinghpura Palace. Later on, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara came into existence in the year 1783 as a representation of benignant of the eighth Sikh guru, Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji who served the poor and downtrodden during en epidemic in the year 1664. The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is established in honor of Guru Harkrishan Sahib.
The mesmerizing beauty of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, nestled along a glimmering pond, is a spectacle to behold. It is exquisitely adorned with an imposing golden dome and flagpole representing the symbol of Sikh religion. Superb marble floor leads the way to breathtaking prayer hall. The quintessential Sikh ritual of langar is dedicatedly pursued in the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, serving food to around 10,000 people everyday and irrespective of caste, creed, religion, and sex. The massive langar hall is situated within the premises. It also has a higher secondary school, hospital and library, offering dedicated services to one and all.
About Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
History of Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Sri Guru Hari Krishan Sahib, a young boy, was the 8th prophet of the Sikhs who guided the community with immense wisdom and diplomacy. He was the second son of Guru Hari Ram Rai, the 7th Sikh guru, who disowned his elder son, Ram Rai, because he was more focused on pleasing the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb by demonstrating magical miracles. After the death of Guru Hari Ram Rai, Emperor Aurangzeb, with the advice of Ram Rai, summoned Guru Hari Krishan Sahib to show occult miracles in Mughal court. However, Guruji vowed not to meet Emperor Aurangzeb to demonstrate such acts. On his visit to Delhi, Raja Jai Singh welcomed him as a royal guest in his haveli, the present Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
During this time, epidemic broke out in Delhi and Guru Har Kishan Sahib moved among the poor and downtrodden to help those who were suffering. Every day, he used to distribute holy water to the ailing and sick, which has miraculous effect on their body, mind and soul. The Hindus and Muslims of Delhi were moved by Guruji’s compassion. After the death of Guru Har Kishan Sahib, Raja Jai Singh dedicated his haveli to the sacred memory of Guruji and his compassion for the sick and poor. Since then, it is being known as Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and has been an important place of worship for the Sikhs and all.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Timings
12:00 am to 11:45 pm all days of the week.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Entry Fee:- Entry to Gurudwara complex is free for all.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Langar Timings
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara serves delicious langar lunch to around 10,000 visitors everyday. Langar lunch is generally served from 9:00 am onwards. The experience of savoring delicious langar food in the land of God, with devotional trance music in the background, is certainly a memory that one will cherish forever. The langar serves chapattis, daal, subzi, and kheer at a sit-down meal held in regular intervals.
Things to Do in Bangal Sahib Gurudwara
Offer your praying to the Almighty and take Karah Prasad as the blessings of the God. Have a heart-filled lunch at the langar. Listen to the devotional songs inside the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib that will take you into trance. If you have time, sit and relax along the Sarovar, the beautiful pond within the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib premises. Watch goldfishes playing in the Sarovar. Simply get soaked in sheer spirituality and religious bliss exuded in the air.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Tips
- Cover your head with a scarf or dupattas as long as you are within the premises of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. You can buy
- one from the shops outside the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, or head scarves are available in a basket for free outside the
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib entry gate.
- Keep your shoes at the shoe-keeping zone of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib before entering.
- Do not litter or create a chaos within the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib premises.
- Keep the sanctity of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib intact.
- How to Reach Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.
The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located at the east side intersection of Ashok Road and Baba Kharag Singh Mar, Connaught Place.
Via Metro Railways:
- For easy and fast connectivity, one can take metro till Patel Chowk Metro Station or Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.
- Patel Chowk Metro Station in Janpath, Connaught Place, is located at a distance of 2 km (6 minutes) from the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. From there, one can take a taxi, auto rickshaw or cab to reach Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. The basic auto fare from the metro station to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is Rs 25. Basic taxi fare is Rs 39 and Rs 41 for A.C taxi. Private cabs are also available.
- Rajiv Chowk Metro Station in Rajiv Chowk, Connaught Place, is situated 2.1 km (7 minutes) from the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Auto, taxi and private cabs are available to commute between metro station and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Basic auto fare is Rs 26, while basic taxi fare is Rs 40. A.C taxi fare is Rs 42.
- One can also take Airport Express metro service and get down at Shivaji Stadium Station, from where auto and taxi is available to reach Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
- Via Air : The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, located at a distance of 13.1 km (32 minutes) via National Highway 8. The best way to reach Gurudwara Bangla Sahib from the airport is metro railways, which takes only 29 minutes. The fare is Rs 16 to Rs 27. Get down at Shivaji Stadium Station. Taxi is also available from the airport, and the fare ranges from Rs 550 to Rs 650.
- Via Rail : The nearest railway station is New Delhi railway station at a distance of 2.8 km (10 minutes) via Sansad Marg and Connaught Circus.
Hotels Near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara has their saraikhana or accommodation facility. Sri Guru Har Krishan Yatri Niwas offers both air-conditioned and non A.C rooms at Rs 1000 per day. For bookings, contact: 011-23340177.
Other luxury and budget hotels near the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib are:
- Radisson Blu Marina Hotel (1.9 km): Contact – 011 4690 9090
- York Hotel (1.4 km): Contact – 011 2341 5769
- The Metropolitan Hotel (2.8 km): Contact – 011 4250 0200
- Hotel Pallavi Palace (1.0 km): Contact – 011 2362 0650
The Janpath Hotel (0.7 km): Contact – 011 2334 0070
Places to Eat Near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Besides delicious lunch at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib langar, if you wish to relish on Delhi’s local cuisine and other delicacies, some popular eating places near the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib are Barista Lavazza, Café Uno, Baskin Robbins, Espresso Grill, Domino’s Pizza, Grill – The Lalit, Nirula’s Potpurri, and McDonald’s.
Shopping Near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Due to its strategic location in Connaught Place, the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located at close proximity to several popular shopping centers and markets that promise an exhilarating buying experience. Prominent places to shop are Palika Bazaar, Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, DLF Capitol Point, Connaught Circus, Sita International and Guru Nanak Purse House. Palika Bazaar is a good place to bargain on price. There are several shops just outside the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib where you can buy head scarves, Karah of Sikh religion, artifacts and souvenirs of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and many other things.
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