 The state of Uttar Pradesh is located in the northern part of India. It is the most populous state in the Republic of India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. This state has varied topography, vibrant culture, monuments, etc. They have not only beautified this state but have also helped Uttar Pradesh rank first in domestic tourist arrivals. Gurdwaras of Uttar Pradesh are no exception in this regard. They also serve as spots that have the potential to catch the attention of tourists visiting this state.
Gurdwara Chhoti Sangat Gurdwara Chhoti Sangat is located in Varanasi. More specifically, this Gurudwara is housed in a privately owned house in a narrow lane named Bhuteshwar Gali branching off Dashashvamedh Road. This Gurdwara has a hand-written copy of Guru Granth Sahib, dating back to the Phagun of 1833. Gurudwara Guru Gobind Singh Gurudwara Guru Gobind Singh is located in Ayodhya on the right bank of the River Sarayu. Guru Gobind Singh was initially a Thara Sahib and was later turned into a Gurudwara in the year 1899. A Kashmiri Sikh namely, Gulab Singh is credited with the establishment of Gurudwara Guru Gobind Singh. He had built this Gurudwara on the site of the platform dedicated to child Gobind Das. Gurdwara Meetha Reetha Sahib Gurdwara Meetha Reetha Sahib is situated in the vicinity of a village called Deyuri at the confluence of the Lodhiya and Ratiya rivers. This Gurdwara was erected in the year 1960. On the holy day of Sikhs namely, Baisakhi Purnima, a fair is held in the premises of the Gurudwara. A temple of Devnath is situated beside the Gurudwara. Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Nauvin Patshahi Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Nauvin Patshahi is located in a village called Chhota Mirzapur in Mirzapur district. It is a commemorative shrine as Guru Tegh Bahadur passed through the place where this Gurdwara is situated, on his way to Benaras from Ahraura. Gurdwara Bagh Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Ka This Gurdwara is situated in Ahraura, a small town in Mirzapur district. A committee of local sangat acts as the managing body of this Gurdwara. The granthi of Gurdwara Bagh Sahib namely, Sardar Kanta Singh has the hand written copy of Guru Granth Sahib prepared in 1742. Other Gurdwaras of Uttar Pradesh Gurdwara Sri Gau Ghat Sahib, Gurdwara Purbi Tola, Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, Gurudwara Sri Nankana Sahib Village Kashipur, Gurudwara Guru Nanak Bagichi and Gurdwara Tap Asthan Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji are some of the other Gurdwaras of Uttar Pradesh. (Last Updated on : 21-11-2016) |
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