In Sikhism, Gurdwara is the central place. Gurdwara means the Guru's portal or the Guru's abode, the name given to a Sikh place of worship. The essential feature of a Gurdwara is the presiding presence in it of Sikh Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib. Gurdwara is a place for attaining the spiritual, socio-religious wisdom. The development of the Gurdwara institution has been a feature of Sikhism right from the beginning which developed in Guru Nanak's era, as Dharamsal. In Sikh tradition, along with the historic Gurdwaras, the Sikhs also developed Gurdwaras all across the world to fulfill their religious necessities.

Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib

            The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev ji was born in Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib (Punjab, Pakistan). This place was earlier known as Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi. Guru Sahib spent his childhood on this pious place.

Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib

            In Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib in Sultanpur Lodhi district Kapurthala (Punjab), Guru Nanak Dev ji worked as Modi (storekeeper) in the modi-khana of Nawab Daulat Khan Lodhi. On this place is situated Veyien River in which Guru Sahib used to take bath. Guru Sahib regularly meditated upon the name of God at this place. After the recitation of ‘mool-mantar’, Guru ji began the Odysseys for the welfare of mankind.

Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib, Hasan Abdal , Pakistan has the honour of being touched by Guru Nanak Dev ji. This place is situated 48 kms away from Rawalpindi . On this place, Guru ji crushed the ego of Vali Kandhari. When Vali Kandhari refused to give water to Bhai Mardana, Guru ji picked up a stone and from that very place, emerged a water fountain. In anger, Vali Kandhari threw a big stone of mountain towards Guru ji but Guru ji stopped it with the touch of his hand (Panja). Hence, this place is known as Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib.

            Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib (Punjab, Pakistan) is situated on India-Pakistan border on the banks of river Ravi. This Gurdwara was built by some Sikh devotees after Kartarpur (which Guru Nanak Dev ji had established) was washed away during a flood in Ravi.

            By the efforts of Baba Shri Chand and Baba Lakhmi Das, new place was constructed at the banks of river Ravi in District Gurdaspur (Punjab) and presently, this place is known as Dera Baba Nanak and is associated with the last days of Guru Nanak Dev ji.

            Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Khadoor Sahib is situated in district Amritsar (Punjab) . This Gurdwara was the residence of Sri Guru Angad Dev ji. It is a prominent place of his Guruship.

            Gurdwara Sri Tapiana Sahib, Khadoor Sahib is situated in district Amritsar (Punjab) and this is the place where Guru Angad Dev ji meditated upon the name of God.

Gurdwara Sri Goindwal Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Goindwal Sahib, district Taran Taaran Sahib (Punjab) is the city established by Guru Amar Das ji. Living in this place, Guru ji propagated the Sikh religion and he breathed his last here. This place also has a holy 'Bauli Sahib'.

Gurdwara Sri Sann Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri San Sahib is situated in the village Basarke district Amritsar (Punjab) where Guru ji preached the hymns. The masses under Baba Buddha ji had a glimpse of Guru Amar Das ji through a wall. This place is also the birth place of Guru Amar Das ji.

Gurdwara Sri Santokhsar Sahib

Gurdwara Sri Santokhsar Sahib is situated in district Amritsar (Punjab). Guru Ramdas ji began the digging of Amrit Sarowar at this place.

Gurdwara Sri Harmandar Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Harmandar Sahib, district Amritsar (Punjab) was built by the epitome of Peace, and the Celebrated Martyr, Guru Arjan Dev ji, in the middle of the holy pond. Its foundation was laid by Sai Miyan Mir, and here people of every religion, caste, race or country can come and experience the spirituality.

Gurdwara Sri Taran Taaran Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Taran Taaran Sahib, district Taran Taaran Sahib (Punjab) is situated almost 13-14 miles away from Amritsar towards the south. This city was developed by Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji. A very beautiful Gurdwara and a big Sarowar have been built here.

Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib

            At Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib, district Amritsar (Punjab), Guru Arjan Dev ji built an Amrit Sarowar. Guru ji also composed the Bani of 'Sukhmani Sahib' on the bank of this Sarowar. At this very place, the 'beerh' or a copy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was written by Bhai Gurdas ji. A beautiful Gurdwara is built here.

Gurdwara Sri Dera Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Dera Sahib is in Lahore, Pakistan. At this place, the body of Guru Arjan Dev ji was thrown into the Ravi river by the government of that time, and Guru ji breathed his last.

Sri Akal Takht Sahib

            The Lord of Miri-Piri, Guru Hargobind Sahib made the Takht building in front of the Deodi (portico) of Harmandar Sahib, which was named as 'Akal Bunga'. Sitting here, Guru ji used to see the wrestling matches and other sports, along with the practice of arms-training in the open grounds. At the same place heroic ballads were sung here and religious discourses were performed. The weapons of Guru Sahibs, Sahibzadas and many other martyr Sikhs have been preserved at this Takht. For doing the 'prakash' (placing and opening) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji in Harmandar Sahib, the Palki (palanquin for the holy Granth) Sahib is taken out in procession, along with the chants of 'Satnam' starts from here and again after the Sukhasan (resting of the Guru Granth in the evening), the Palki is taken inside. This is the first Shiromani Takht of the Khalsa Panth and every order for the major deeds of Sikh panth (community) is taken from here.

Gurdwara Sri Damdama Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Damdama Sahib is located in Sri Hargobindpur, district Gurdaspur (Punjab). Hargobindpur was first established by Guru Arjan Dev ji and he named it as Gobindpur but afterwards it was occupied by Bhagwan Das Gherar, but later on Guru Hargobind Sahib established it for the common masses and it became famous as Hargobindpur.

Gurdwara Sri Patalpuri Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Patalpuri Sahib, Kiratpur Sahib was established in the hilly area of district Ropar (Punjab) on the banks of Sutlej. At this place, Guru Hargobind Sahib and Guru Har Rai ji breathed their last. After the cremation of Guru Harkrishan ji in Delhi, his remains were brought here.

Gurdwara Sri Sheesh Mehal Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Sheesh Mahal Sahib is situated in Kiratpur Sahib, district Ropar (Punjab). This place is related to the birth of Guru Har Rai ji and Guru Harkrishan ji. Guru Hargobind Sahib came here in 1691 B.C. and stayed here till his last.

Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib is situated in Delhi at two and half miles away from Gurdwara Sri Seesganj Sahib . The bunglow where Guru Harkrishan ji stayed is known as Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib.

Gurdwara Sri Bala Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Bala Sahib is situated in Delhi near village Bhogal, on the banks of river Yamuna. Guru Harkrishan ji was cremated here. Mata Sahib Kaur and Mata Sundri ji were also cremated here.

Gurdwara Sri Panjokhra Sahib

Gurdwara Sri Seesganj Sahib

Gurdwara Sri Seesganj Sahib is situated in Delhi. Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed his head for the sake of his country and religion at this very place.

Gurdwara Sri Rakabganj Sahib

Gurdwara Sri Rakabganj Sahib is situated in Delhi, where Guru Tegh Bahadur ji's body was cremated.

Gurdwara Sri Seesganj Sahib

Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib

            Guru Tegh Bahadur ji went and stayed in Patiala (Punjab) for some time. Here he listened to the problems of the common masses and alleviated their misery. This place is known as Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib. A little far from here is situated Gurdwara Sri Bahadurgarh Sahib where Guru Tegh Bahadar spent a few days because of devotion of Saif Khan.

Takht Sri Harimandir ji Patna Sahib

            Takht Sri Harmandar ji, Patna Sahib is situated in district Patna (Bihar) where Guru Gobind Singh ji was born and spent his childhood days. This place is included in the five Takhts of Sikh Panth.

Takht Sri Abichal Nagar Sachkhand Sri Hazoor Sahib

            Takht Sri Abichal Nagar Sachkhand Sri Hazoor Sahib is situated in Sri Hazoor Sahib district Nanded (Maharashtra) on the banks of river Godavari. This is the holy place where Guru Gobind Singh ji breathed his last. This place is also included in the five Takhts of Sikh religion. The weapons of Guru Gobind Singh ji are kept here till today.

Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib is situated in district Muktsar (Punjab). At this place, Guru ji blessed the 40 Sikhs who had left him earlier after giving him a ‘bedawa’ (Letter of disowning) during the siege of Sri Anandpur Sahib. These 40 Sikhs now called muktas; sought forgiveness from Guru ji and under the leadership of Mata Bhag Kaur fought with the enemies and achieved martyrdom at this place. On the request of Bhai Maha Singh , Guru ji tore the 'bedawa' and assimilated them in Sikhism again.

Gurdwara Sri Paonta Sahib

            Guru Gobind Singh ji established a fort Gurdwara Sri Paonta Sahib in district Sirmor (Himachal Pradesh) on the bank of river Yamuna to make it a centre for the propagation of Sikh religion. Guru ji fought the battle of Bhangani from here and crushed the false pride of Pahari kings.

Gurdwara Sri Patshahi Dasvin

Gurdwara Sri Kesgarh Sahib

            Gurdwara Sri Kesgarh Sahib is situated in Anandpur Sahib district Ropar (Punjab). At this place, Guru ji prepared the holy nectar with which he initiated the weak and the oppressed into Sikhism and infused them with a strong and powerful spirit. At this same place, he gave a new identity to Khalsa. This is the third Takht of the Khalsa.

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib

            Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo district Bathinda (Punjab) is one of the famous places related to Guru Gobind Singh ji and is also known as Kashi of the Sikhs. At this place, Guru ji included the Bani of Ninth Guru in Sri Guru Granth Sahib. In the present times, it is famous as the fifth Takht of Khalsa.

Gurdwara Sri Parivaar Vichora

            Gurdwara Sri Parivaar Vichora, Patshahi Dasvin district Ropar (Punjab) is situated at a distance of 300 meters from river Sarsa on the Ropar-Anandpur Sahib road. When Guru Gobind Singh ji reached the bank of Sarsa, after leaving Anandpur, it was flooded. Due to the pressing circumstances, Guru ji had to cross this flooded river, and his family and other Sikhs got separated. On the place where the family got separated, the Sikh devotees raised a Gurdwara in the memory of this incident.