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| A Peaceful View of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, By Mohsin Javed |
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is
one of the most prestigious Sikh gurdwara in Delhi, India and known for its
association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan.
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| A Sikh Boy at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Parikrama Area of High Nishan Sahib in Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Prasad Area in Main Premises in Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, By Mohsin Javed |
It is located nearby
Connaught Place, New Delhi on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and it is instantly
recognisable by its golden dome and tall flagpole, Nishan Sahib.
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| Aerial View of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, By Mohsin Javed |
It was first constructed
as a small shrine by Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783, who oversaw the
construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign
of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.
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| Inside Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, By Mohsin Javed |
Originally this (Gurudwara
Bangla Sahib) place was the Bungalow ("Haveli" or "Bangla")
of Mirza Raja Jai Singh, later the name "Bangla Sahib". Its original
name was Jaisinghpura Palace. A Rajput, Mirza Raja Jai Singh, was one of Mughal
emperor Aurangzeb's most important military leaders and a trusted member of his
Darbar (Court).
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| Social Activity Area at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sarovar Side View, By Mohsin Javed |
On the other side of the
Gurudwara that is the most well-known – a massive “Sarovar” (Water Tank) with
clear blue water and large, colourful fishes exists on this side and reflects a
perfect reflection of the Gurudwara building and its golden domes and
colonnades.
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Floral Desinging on the Wall of
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib , By Mohsin Javed |
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Detailed Floral Desinging on the Walls of
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib , By Mohsin Javed |
