If you are really looking for some mental calmness, you can plan a Tour to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi this weekend to spend some time of spirituality. The place is a real joy to visit due to its serene and spiritual atmosphere.
Overview or Introduction:
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was originally the residence of Raja Jai Singh during the time of Aurangzeb. It was then known as Jaisinghpura Palace.
8th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan stayed here for few months when he was summoned by Aurangzeb.
It was redesigned by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783.
It has now become a pilgrimage place for Sikhs and thousands of pilgrims visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Delhi every year.
Brief History of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib:
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Delhi was originally the home of Raja Jai Singh in 17th century. Mughal Emperor summoned 8th Sikh Guru Har Krishan to his court. Since Guru Har Krishan father has asked him never to meet Aurangzeb he stayed at the house of Jai Singh for few months when he was in Delhi.
During this time smallpox spread in Delhi and Guru Har Krishan helped people by giving them medicines, food and clothes.
Guru Har Krishan himself died because of smallpox and after his death Raja Jai Singh built a Sarovar whose water is considered as Amrit by Sikhs.
Tourist attraction around Gurudwara Bangla Sahib:
Connaught Place(CP), Delhi :
Connaught Place is situated in the middle of the Delhi and is a famous shopping area. With showrooms and outlets of all the famous brands, it is a best place to buy high end products like clothes, jewelry, apparels and footwear.
Palika Bazaar:
Named after the Palika Bazaar of Mumbai, it is a underground shopping complex where clothes, apparel, footwear and electronic products are available at cheap rates. People coming here must know the art of bargaining.
Visit to Jantar Mantar, New Delhi:
Jantar Mantar was an astronomical observatory during the time of Mughals. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur who was a great mathematician. This observatory was used to determine the time and solar and lunar moments.
How to reach to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Delhi:
Nearest Metro Station forBangla Sahib Gurudwara: Rajiv Chowk
Distance from New Delhi Railway Station: 4.5 Km
Distance from IGI Airport: 19 Kms
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Weather info:
Average temperature: 32 °C
Minimum Temperature: 3 - 4 °C
Maximum temperature: 45 °C
Best Time to visit:
Being a Gurudwara it remains open throughout the day and every time of the year.
Tourist Spots (Entry fees, Opening & closing time):
No entry Fees.
Location:
It is situated near Connaught Place on Ashok Road
Shopping:
Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar and Janpath market are the shopping area near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
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