Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi

Patel Chowk

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings :- The Gurudwara remains open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Entry Fee :- There is no fee to visit the Gurudwara. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is open 24 hours.

Open Days

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is open every day for visitors

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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418 m away

Central Secretariat Metro Station

540 m away

Janpath Metro Station

856 m away

Shivaji Stadium Metro Station

982 m away

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Nearby Bus Stops

Krishi Bhawan Bus Stop

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Buses from Krishi Bhawan

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Red Cross Road Bus Stop

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Buses from Red Cross Road

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Aakashwani Bhawan (Imtiyaz Ali Road) Bus Stop

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Buses from Aakashwani Bhawan (Imtiyaz Ali Road)

260 310 320

Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Road Bus Stop

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Buses from Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Road

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How to Reach Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into IGI New Delhi Airport

12.6 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Shivaji Bridge Railway Station

1.5 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT

5.6 km away

About Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent and revered Sikh Gurdwaras in Delhi, India. It holds significant religious and historical significance for the Sikhs and attracts people of different faiths due to its spiritual atmosphere and charitable activities. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was originally a bungalow of Raja Jai Singh, an Indian ruler. The eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, stayed in this bungalow during his visit to Delhi in the 17th century. The presence of the Guru sanctified the place and later it developed into the Gurdwara complex that we see today. The sarovar inside the gurudwara complex is believed to have healing properties. Many visitors take a dip in the holy waters with the hope of receiving spiritual and physical healing. Apart from providing a place of worship, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is actively involved in various humanitarian activities. These include doing langar seva, running a hospital, imparting education and providing help to the needy people.

Architecture of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is known for its religious importance as well as for its magnificent architecture. This gurudwara is built in Sikh architecture. Its entire structure is made using white marble, with a central golden dome on top which is its distinguishing feature. The tall flagpole standing atop the dome is called the Nishan Sahib and can be seen from afar. The front wall of the gurudwara has intricate carvings. The presence of huge water tanks, called sarovars, inside the complex further adds to the beauty of the entire structure.

Interesting facts about Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Devotional music (kirtan) is an integral part of Gurdwara worship. Talented musicians called ragi jathas perform hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib.There is a window from where the Guru Granth Sahib is recited to the congregation. It is known as Jharokha Sahib and is a place of spiritual significance.The Gurdwara complex includes a Sikh Heritage Museum which showcases the history, culture and contribution of Sikhism. >The gurdwara comes alive especially during Sikh festivals such as Guru Nanak Jayanti and Vaisakhi, which attract thousands of devotees and visitors.The gurdwara runs a hospital that provides medical care to those in need. which continues the healing legacy of Guru Har Krishna.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Patel Chowk, Delhi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: Timings :- The Gurudwara remains open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Entry Fee :- There is no fee to visit the Gurudwara. | No Entry Fee Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is open 24 hours..

𝒜. You should visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.