Gurdwara Nanak Shahi
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History
The Gurudwara was built originally by Bhai Natha ji, a missionary who came to Dhaka during the time of the sixth guru. The building was completed in 1830. This Gurudwara commemorates the stay of Sri Guru
Architectural significance
This building is historic and it is one of the part of national heritage. This building is more valuable for the followers of Sikh religion. This building is the main meeting place for this religion. This is one of the part of national heritage preservation. The care-taking is done by The Bangladesh Gurdwara Management Committee.
Present condition
The gurudwara is in a good condition. The whole building is fully white coloured. After the renovation in 1988–1989 this building is now under good observation.
Sikh relics
There are two hand-written Birs (Recensions) of Guru Granth Sahib in the Gurdwara, one of 18 x 12 inches with 1336 angs.
Religious rituals
Gurdwara Nanak Shahi is open for people of all religion. Each day, recitation from the holy scripture of Sikh religion
References
- ^ a b Mohanta, Sambaru Chandra (2012). "Gurdwara Nanak Shahi". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- Archaeological Heritage (pp. 345–346), Published By Asiatic Society Of Bangladesh, (December 2007). OCLC 298612813
External links
- Gurdwara Nanak Shahi Dhaka (archived 8 October 2002)