Bangla Sahib Sarovar - Lake in New Delhi - New Delhi, India

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurudwara in New Delhi. For me, it is also the most peaceful place in the city, a place where one can sit for hours and be in a state of absolute tranquility.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (listen) is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holy pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar." It was first built as a small shrine by Sikh General Sardar Baghel Singh in 1783, on the bungalow donated by king Raja Jai Singh of Amer, who supervised the construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II. It is situated near Connaught Place, New Delhi on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and it is instantly recognisable by its golden dome and tall flagpole, Nishan Sahib. Located next to it is the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was originally a bungalow belonging to Raja Jai Singh, a Hindu Rajput ruler in the seventeenth century, and was known as Jaisinghpura Palace, in Jaisingh Pura, an historic neighbourhood demolished to make way for the Connaught Place, shopping district. Since Guru Har Krishan stayed at Raja Jai Singh's Banglow (pronouned "bangla" in Hindi and Punjabi) which has now been converted to a gurudwara, now the gurudwara is called the Bangla Sahib to memorialise Guru Har Rai's stay here. The eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan resided here during his stay in Delhi in 1664. During that time, there was a smallpox and cholera epidemic, and Guru Har Krishan Ji helped the suffering by giving aid and fresh water from the well at this house. Soon he too contracted the illness and eventually died on 30 March 1664. A small tank was later constructed by Raja Jai Singh over the well, its water is now revered as having healing properties and is taken by Sikhs throughout the world back to their homes. The gurdwara and its Sarovar are now a place of great reverence for Sikhs, and a place for special congregation on birth anniversary of Guru Har Krishan. In March 2021, the gurudwara inaugurated the cheapest diagnostic centre with the aim to provide healthcare for the poor. The patients can get an MRI scan at Rs50. The grounds include the Gurudwara, a kitchen, a large (holy) pond, a school, and an art gallery. As with all Sikh Gurdwaras, the concept of langar is practised, and all people, regardless of race or religion may eat in the Gurdwara kitchen (langar hall). The Langar (food) is prepared by gursikhs who work there and also by volunteers who like to help out. At the Gurdwara, visitors are requested to cover their hair and not to wear shoes. Assistance to foreigners and visitors with Guides, head scarves, and shoe-minding service can be found inside the compound and are available free of charge. Anyone can volunteer to help keep the shoes in the shoe-minding room, and cleaning the precincts of the Gurudwara. The complex also houses a higher secondary school, Baba Baghel Singh Museum, a library, and a hospital. The Gurudwara and the langar hall are now air-conditioned. A new "yatri Niwas" (travellers hostel), and multi-level parking space have been constructed. Toilet facilities are available. The space around the back entrance to the Gurudwara is also being spruced up, so as to give a better view from the roadside.

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa waheguru ji ki Fateh. It's a great religious palce. It's such a great place to b there felt devoted and blessed.The grounds include the Gurudwara, a kitchen, a large (holy) sarovar, a school, dispensary and an art gallery. As with all Sikh Gurdwaras, the concept of langar is practised, and all people, regardless of race or religion may eat in the Gurdwara kitchen (langar hall). The Langar (food) is prepared by gursikhs who work there and also by volunteers who like to help out. At the Gurdwara, visitors are requested to cover their hair and not to wear shoes. Assistance to foreigners and visitors with Guides, head scarves, and shoe-minding service can be found inside the compound and are available free of charge. Anyone can volunteer to help keep the shoes in the shoe-minding room, and cleaning the precincts of the Gurudwara.

My most loved place where I felt so great. The spot is so quiet and serene....A love place for Sikh religion yet it isn't restricted to Sikh individuals, everybody is welcomed there. Assuming you're searching for harmony, Just go there and sit unobtrusively, arrive at this spot and appreciate tasty langar which is served to everybody independent of orientation, standing, ideology or religion. An unquestionable requirement visit spot of you're venturing out to Delhi or close by place.

It's a great place felt peace of mind when I was there. It's such a great place to b there felt devoted nd blessed. I shall surely visit again nd again. Vahi Guru de Fateh Vahi Guru da Khalsa.

A great Holy place for Sikh Religion and can find a peaceful environment. Don't treat it as a picnic spot, photography and chatting is prohibited in the premises. Just have the taste of lungur and amazing sharbat. The place where you will get peace and mental relief, it is the place all are equal without any classification of religion and status and you should cover your head with a cloth pr handkerchief if you have.

My All Time Favorite Place Wherever I Never Ever Miss Any Chance To Go There & I Always Visit To Take Blessings Whenever Something Good Happens With Me stnaam shrii vaaheguruu jii

One of best place in delhi for prayer. inclination towards Sikhism. I mostly visit here for good wishes when i landed in delhi.