List of Names & Information on Famous Hindu Temples in Punjab

Here you can find list of names and information (like history, facts & architecture) on ancient / old gurudwara in Punjab, India. These famous gurudwara in Punjab are most visited and most sought after best tourist places. You can also find photos of Punjab gurudwara.

Amritsar Gurudwara, Punjab »

The Golden Temple is named officially named as the Harmandir Sahib meaning .The temple of god. It is located in the city of Amritsar in the Indian state of Punjab. It is a Sikh Gurudwar and for the people following Sikhism. The Gurudwara was built by Guru Ramdaas Sahib, the fourth Sikh Guru in the 16th century. The constructed began in December 1585 and was completed in 1604.

Gurdwara Bir Baba Budha Sahib is located in the village named Thatta on the Amritsar-Chaabal Road, in the district of Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. It is nearly 20 km south of Amritsar. It is popularly known in short as Bir Sahib. It is the holy place where Baba Budha Ji largely spent much part of his life that is between 1506 and 1631. This is the spot where the place where Shri Hargobind Sahib blessed Guru Arjan Dev Ji and his wife Mata Ganga with the son.

Gurdwara Shri Toot Sahib is located in the city of Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. It is historical place for the Sikh religious people. According to the local legends and religious scholars, this Gurdwara was blessed by the 6th Guru Shri Guru Arjun Dev Sahib Ji, Bhai Gurdas Ji, Bhai Manj Sahib Ji, The Great Baba Budha Sahib Ji and Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji.

Gurudwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib is located in the district of Tarn Taran Sahib, in the state of Punjab, in Northwest India. It is a gurdwara that was established in a successful manner by the fifth guru named Guru Arjan Dev. This particular site has the unique distinction of having the largest water pond or sarovar of all the gurdwaras. Actually, this particular Gurudwara is famous for the monthly large scale gathering of pilgrims from far and near on the day of no-moon night or Amavas.

Gurudwara Baba Atal Sahib is situated to the southern side of the Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib, in the city of Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. It is approximately 185 metres from Sarai Guru Ram Das. It is a nine-storey octagonal tower that is perfectly standing 40 metres high. It is regarded as the tallest building in Amritsar. Actually, it is a cenotaph or a Samadhi, enshrining the remains of Atal Rai who was a son of Guru Hargobind, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs religion.

The Akal Takht is located within the Golden Temple or the Harmandir Sahib complex in the district of Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. It is situated 400 km or 250 miles northwest direction of New Delhi. According to the local legends and Sikh religious experts, Akal Takht means throne of the timeless one. It is one of five takhts or seats of power of the Sikh religion. The Akal Takht was built in a successful manner by Guru Hargobind as a spot of justice plus consideration of different types of temporal issues.

Bathinda Gurudwara, Punjab »

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib or The Takht Sri Darbar Sahib Damdama Sahib is one of the significant of the five Takhts or Seat of Temporal Authority of Sikhism. It is located in the Talwandi Sabo, in the district of Bathinda, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. It is approximately 28 km southeast of Bathinda. It is to be remembered that this is the place where the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh prepared the complete version of the Sikh scriptures known as Sri Guru Granth Sahib in 1705.

Ludhiana Gurudwara, Punjab »

Gurdwara Karamsar Rara Sahib or Gurdwara Rara Sahib is located in the village named Rara Sahib, in the district of Ludhiana, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. This village was known as Rara previously but was transformed into Rara Sahib mainly due to the visit of the sixth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Hargobind ji. It is approximately 22 km north-west of Khanna, 14 km north-east of Ahmedgarh and 22 km south-east of Ludhiana.

Gurdwara Manji Sahib is located in the holy village named Alamgir, in the district of Ludhiana, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. It is only 11km south of Ludhiana along the Ludhiana-Malerkotla Highway. This particular Gurudwara is also known as Alamgir Sahib. According to the local legends and religious scholars, the tenth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh stayed at this place for a short while.

Gurdwara Mehdiana Sahib is located in the village named as Mehdiana, it is at the outskirt of Manuke, near Jagraon, in the district of Ludhiana, in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. It is popularly known as the 'School of Sikh History'. According the local legends and religious scholars, this is the site where Guru Gobind Singh and his followers peacefully and comfortably rested after the sudden Battle of Chamkaur directly against the Imperial Mughal armies of Aurangzeb.

Rupnagar Gurudwara, Punjab »

Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is also known as Takht Sri Darbar Sahib Kesgarh Sahib which literally means the birthplace of the Khalsa. It is located in Anandpur Sahib in the state of Punjab, in Northwestern India. As per the religious scholars and local legends, it is one of the 5 Temporal Authorities of Sikhism. According to the historical significance, it is an important Sikh religious spot that is felt very proud and respected. It is most frequented and sough after religious center among the Sikh communities.