Gurdwara Janam Asthan Guru Ram Das
Gurdwara Janam Asthan Guru Ram Das ਗੁਰੂਦਵਾਰਾ ਜਨਮ ਅਸਥਾਨ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Sikh Empire style |
Town or city | Lahore |
Country | Punjab, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 31°35′06″N 74°19′16″E / 31.584898°N 74.321061°E |
Construction started | 1801 |
The Janam Asthan Guru Ram Das (
Location
The gurdwara is located in the Chuna Mandi Bazaar in the Walled City of Lahore, near the Lahore Fort, and Begum Shahi Mosque. The shrine is located along the Shahi Guzargah, or "Royal Passage" that began at Delhi Gate, and terminated at the Lahore Fort.
History
Guru Ram Das was born in the Chuna Mandi Bazaar of Lahore in 1534 CE.[2]
The childhood home existed until the era of
Architecture
The shrine was built atop a white marble platform, which is built several steps above street-level.[1] The shrine measures 122 feet 6 inches by 97 feet 6 inches.[3] To the west of the shrine is an open courtyard,[3] surrounded on two sides by a two-story building.
Management
The shrine is managed by the Evacuee Trust Department of the Government of Pakistan.[1] Readings from the Guru Granth Sahib are carried out daily at the shrine.[3]
Gallery
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The gurdwara's interior
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The complex features additional buildings.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Qureishi, Tania (17 July 2016). "Janam Asthan of Guru Ram Das". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ G.S. Mansukhani. "Ram Das, Guru (1534-1581)". Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Punjab University Patiala. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ a b c Dar, Nadeem (23 January 2016). "Janam Asthan of Guru Ram Das". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 5 October 2017.