Introduction Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Delhi is not just called the city of hearts, there are many historical and pilgrimage places here, which have their own history, which have their own story, which makes it very special from others. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib of Delhi is something similar. This is one of the largest Sikh pilgrimage sites in the country, where not only obeisance. It tops the list of tourist places in Delhi.
About Bangla Sahib
One of the most famous Gurudwara of Delhi is Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. It is said to be one of the largest Sikh pilgrimage sites in the country. People from all over the country and abroad come to the Gurudwara to pay obeisance. Along with this, it is one of the main attraction canters of Delhi. But do you know how the Gurudwara was established, when was it built? Probably not. In such a situation, today we will tell you some interesting things related to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, about which you might not know. Let us know about this.
Thousands of devotees come here every day. There is also a prayer room, hospital, school, museum in its premises. People coming here get Prasad and langar is also served from time to time. Here the lessons and words lasting almost 24 hours connect you directly to the divine power.
History of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib:
The place where Guru Bangla Sahib is built today was earlier called Jaisingh Pura, which is now known as Connaught Place. It is said that Guru Har Krishna, the 8th Guru of the Sikhs, lived in this bungalow. That year an epidemic of smallpox and cholera spread among the people. The eighth Sikh Guru then started treating people he was giving them fresh water from a well in the bungalow. But later he also got infected with this disease and died.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was built in 1783 AD.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi is one of the largest Sikh pilgrimage sites in the country. Gurudwara is also the biggest tourist destination of the capital. Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh built it in 1783. This Gurudwara is an example of the big-hearted nature of the Sikhs. Many people think of it as a Sikh temple, but actually, it used to be the bungalow of Raja Jai Singh. The bungalow was called Jaisinghpura Palace.
Thousands of devotees come here every day. There is also a prayer room, hospital, school, and museum on its premises. People coming here get Prasad and langar is also served from time to time. Here the lessons and words lasting almost 24 hours connect you directly to the divine power.
24/7, 365 Days Langar by Gurudwara:
If you have ever been to a Gurudwara, you must have seen that food is served here for free without any charge. This is called langar. Believe me, langar food is very tasty.
You may not know that the hall of Bangla Sahib is so big that 800-900 people can sit together and eat langar. The langar hall at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara can accommodate around 800-900 people.
According to many reports, about 35 to 75 thousand people eat langar daily in Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. This langar starts at 5 am in the morning and continues till late night. Besides, the taste of this langar is also very delicious. Apart from this, if you want, you can go to the kitchen and help other people in cooking. You can volunteer for work ranging from rolling roti to cooking dal. Not only cooking, you can also serve food to people.
The Lake (Sarovar):
It is said that Guru Har Krishna, the 8th Guru of the Sikhs, lived in this bungalow. That year an epidemic of smallpox and cholera spread among the people.
The eighth Sikh Guru then started treating people by giving them fresh water from a well in the bungalow. But later he also got infected with this disease and died. After his death, Raja Jai Singh built a small pond over the well.
It is believed that the water of this pond has the properties to cure diseases. Sikhs from all over the world come here and take water from the pond, which they also call 'Amrit'.
Diagnostic Center:
If you have been to know a Gurudwara, then you would be aware that the lake present in the Gurudwara is a very peaceful place. Whenever you sit or roam near this pond or lake, you get peace.
People come from far and wide to see Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. After feeding thousands of people over the years, now a low-cost diagnostic center has been started here to provide affordable health care to the poor. For the MRI scan which costs thousands in private hospitals, here people are charged only Rs 50.
The Diagnostic Center has also started a Kidney Dialysis Hospital. The interesting and surprising thing is that there is no cash or billing counter in the complex. Because patients are admitted here for free. People coming from outside Delhi can stay in the rooms of the Gurudwara and have food in the langar hall.
How to reach Gurudwara Bangla Sahib?
The nearest airport to reach Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located in Delhi. At the same time, the nearest railway station here is Anand Vihar or Old Delhi Railway Station and the nearest metro station here is Rajiv Chowk Metro Station. Apart from this, you can also reach here by bus from any big city in the country.
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