Gurudwara Bangla Sahib at Connaught Place is one of the few places in Delhi that cordially welcomes people from all walks of life under the all-encompassing canopy of global brotherhood.

How it all began!

Gurudwara Guru Har Krishan, the ninth Sikh Guru, is affiliated with Bangla Sahib. According to legend, the Gurudwara was formerly a palace with a modest well on its grounds. In the 17th century, Raja Jai Singh, a renowned ruler, lived in this palace. Guru Har Krishan resided in the palace for a while during his visit to Delhi in 1664, and he was instrumental in ridding the city of smallpox and cholera. By collecting water from the well, the Guru would selflessly serve the sick. However, by a strange twist of fate, the Guru himself contracted the sickness and died. Raja Jai Singh constructed a pond to commemorate the saint’s altruistic character.

Architecture of Shrine

The Bangla Sahib structure is a stunning example of Sikh architecture. The entire structure is made of beautiful white marble, with solid gold leaves covering the center dome. There are other smaller domes on the front wall, as well as exquisite projected carvings.

The Nishan Sahib is a colossal flagpole that proudly displays the Gurudwara’s banner. The Gurudwara’s grounds have a number of structures, including an art gallery, communal kitchen, charitable hospital, higher secondary school, and even a ‘Yatri Niwas’ for fatigued pilgrims to unwind and refresh themselves. For the comfort of visitors, the Gurudwara is also provided with all conveniences such as air conditioning, toilets, and many parking spaces.

Now you must be wondering why you should visit this sacred place? Scroll to know more!

Lesser Known Facts about Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

• Guru Har Krishan was just eight years old when he decided to aid the people of Delhi who had been affected by the plague. Bal Guru is another name for him.
• They give him the name Bal Pir, which means kid saint, because the Guru healed everyone, including the surrounding Muslim populace who was suffering from the plague.
• By offering holy water, the Guru is reported to have cured people.
• The water of the Sarovar at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is said to have amazing healing properties and can treat a variety of diseases and ailments.

Things to Do 

1. You are welcome to attend the prayer services.

2. Spend some time alone along the Sarovar’s banks.

3. Volunteer to clean the floor or assist in community services such as helping in the kitchen, serving langar, serving water, or managing shoes of devotees near the gate.

4. You can also learn more about the Sikh faith by reading the texts in the Gurudwara’s library.

5. Eat at the langar or community kitchen.

How to reach? 

Connaught Place, commonly known as the center of Delhi, is where the Gurudwara is located. The Blue and Yellow lines of the metro make it simple to get here. If you’re taking the blue line metro, get off at Rajiv Chowk. To get to the Gurudwara, which is 2.8 kilometers from the station, take an auto-rickshaw. On the Yellow Line, the Patel Chowk metro station is the closest. It is 2 kilometers away from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. This attraction also has its own bus stop, so you can get off there and walk the last 1 kilometer to your destination.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the tourist attractions in Delhi where you can relax and soak up the spiritual atmosphere. Don’t forget to try the langar meal while you’re here. You can also go shopping in Connaught Place, one of Delhi’s most prominent retail districts. So go ahead and spend some time in Delhi’s famous Gurudwara.