Gurudwaras of Delhi
On the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti / Maghi
Saturday 14 January 2012; 11 am – 3 pm
Meeting Point: Chandni Chowk Metro (Town Hall exit), 11 am
Ending Point: Rakabganj Gurudwara, near Connaught Place, 3 pm
Mode of Commuting: Walk / Metro
Registration Details: Contribute Rs. 1100/‐ per person (includes transport, snacks)
Please pre‐register. Contact Himanshu Verma / 41671100 / himanshu@redearthindia.com
This walk takes you to some of the main historic Gurudwaras (sikh shrines) of Delhi. In the process we will
learn more about Sikhism, its teachings and tenets and the inspiring lives of some of its Gurus. We will listen to
shabad kirtan (Sikh devotional hymns), and enjoy karah prasad (a sweet preparation) and langar, a community
offering of food.
Our walk coincides with the auspicious harvest festival of Makar Sankranti.
Itinerary & Places Visited
11 am: Collect at Chandni Chowk metro
11 am ‐ 12:30 pm: Walk to Fatehpuri flower shops and Sis Ganj Gurudwara, the shrine of Guru Tegh Bahadur,
the ninth Sikh guru.
12.30 – 1 pm: Metro ride to Rajeev Chowk Metro Station
1 – 2 pm: Walk to offer prayers at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the shrine of Guru Har Krishan, the 8th guru of the
Sikhs. Have Langar (community meal).
2‐2.15 pm: Walk to Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, resting place of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
3 pm: Walk ends at Rakab Ganj Sahib
Note: Dress appropriately for the temple. Carry scarves to cover your head.
(Click on image to enlarge)
Gurudwara Sis Ganj / Photo: Kabilan Sathyamurthy
Sis Ganj Sahib / Photo: Karan Thapa
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib / Photo: Bharat Bijlani
Gurudward Bangla Sahib / Photo: Kabilan Sathyamurthy
Gurudwara Walk / Photo: Karan Thapa
Gurudwara Walk / Photo: Karan Thapa
Langar / Photo: Mayank Austen Soofi
