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Gurdwara Bangla Sahib () is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holy pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar." It was rebuilt as a small shrine by Sikh General Sardar Baghel Singh in 1783. In the same year, there was reconstruction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi. There were attempts of occupancy by Raja Jai Singh of Amer, during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.
It is situated near Connaught Place, New Delhi on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and it is instantly recognisable by its golden dome and tall flagpole.




History



Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is located in an historic area of Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs, which was to made into the Connaught Place. The Royal Palace / a Royal Bungalow belonging to Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs, was transformed into a Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is located near Jaisinghpura village of Raja Jai Singh, a Rajput ruler of the seventeenth century, historic Jaisinghpura neighbourhood is a demolished village for newly construct shopping centres.
Since Guru Har Krishan stayed at the Royal Palace / a Royal Bungalow (pronounced "bangla" in Hindi and Punjabi) which has now been transformed into a Gurdwara, now the gurdwara is called the Bangla Sahib to memorialise Guru Har Krishan's stay here.
The eighth Sikh Guru, Har Krishan resided here during his stay in Delhi in 1664. He died on 30 March 1664.
The gurdwara and its Sarovar are now a place of great reverence for Sikhs, and a place for special congregation on birth anniversary of Guru Har Krishan.
In March 2021, the gurdwara inaugurated the cheapest diagnostic centre with the aim to provide healthcare for the poor. The patients can get an MRI scan at ₹50.
In 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots, some 150 Sikhs took sanctuary inside the gurdwara. An angry mob carrying cans of gasoline, attempted to storm into the temple, but were driven back.




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