Gurdwara Janam Asthan, also known as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, is a gurdwara, and one of the holiest sites of Sikhism, located in Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated at the site where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born. It is officially listed as a 'Protected Heritage Monument' by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan; and is managed by the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee under the federal government of Pakistan.
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Gurdwara Janam Asthan
257 m away
Gurdwara Janam Asthan, also known as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, is a gurdwara, and one of the holiest sites of Sikhism, located in Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated at the site where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born. It is officially listed as a 'Protected Heritage Monument' by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan; and is managed by the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee under the federal government of Pakistan.
Gurdwara Sahib
371 m away
Gurdwara Sahib is a community gurdwara that serves as a center for worship, congregation, and social services for the local Sikh community located in India. It is situated in India, the birthplace of Sikhism and home to the largest Sikh population in the world. As with all gurdwaras, Gurdwara Sahib welcomes visitors of all faiths and backgrounds. The gurdwara serves as a place of worship where the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy scripture of the Sikhs) is kept with great reverence. The community gathers here for daily prayers (Nitnem), Kirtan (devotional singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib), and Katha (religious discourse). The gurdwara operates a Langar (community kitchen) where free vegetarian meals are served to all visitors regardless of religion, caste, gender, economic status, or ethnicity. This practice, established by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and formalized by Guru Angad Dev Ji, embodies the Sikh principles of equality, sharing, and selfless service (Seva).
Gurdwara Sahib
539 m away
Gurdwara Sahib is a community gurdwara that serves as a center for worship, congregation, and social services for the local Sikh community located in India. It is situated in India, the birthplace of Sikhism and home to the largest Sikh population in the world. As with all gurdwaras, Gurdwara Sahib welcomes visitors of all faiths and backgrounds. The gurdwara serves as a place of worship where the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy scripture of the Sikhs) is kept with great reverence. The community gathers here for daily prayers (Nitnem), Kirtan (devotional singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib), and Katha (religious discourse). The gurdwara operates a Langar (community kitchen) where free vegetarian meals are served to all visitors regardless of religion, caste, gender, economic status, or ethnicity. This practice, established by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and formalized by Guru Angad Dev Ji, embodies the Sikh principles of equality, sharing, and selfless service (Seva).