Sunday, July 24, 2011

Bangla Sahib Gurdwara

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most revered places of worship, for Sikhs, in Delhi. It is dedicated to the eighth Sikh Guru, Sri Harkishen Sahib. It effortlessly stands out with its gold-plated dome and white facade tower.

Above: The holy pond ('sarovar') where, as the Sikhs believe, sins could be washed away. You find devotees immersing themselves and their mouths muttering away, chanting a prayer or confession of some sort.

Below: The white facade of the Gurdwara; the interior; that's where the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs, is placed; and the blessed sweet offering you can take home (Kada Prasad). Its made of Sugee (Semolina); the view of the Gurdwara from the pond; and people rinsing their hands and feet to get rid of their sins.

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