Gurdwara Gobindpura

Gurudwara Gobindpura in Ambala city was built in the memory of Sikh Guru-Guru Gobind Singh, who had visited this city while returning back to Anandpur Sahib from Kurukshetra tour. It was during that spiritual journey of the Guru that he preached the message of Almighty God, and so did he explain through his sermons the message which the other Guru of Sikhs, Guru Nanak had followed.

It was on that particular context that attempts were made to build the Gurudwara Gobindpura in Ambala as a dedication to the Sikh Guru. Faithful disciples of 10th Guru took an initiative to build this Gurudwara in Ambala. As the stories define, this place is an important one and is denoted the holiest one where Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh provided Amrit water to a sparrow to make it fit for a fight with the hawk of Qazi Mir Din and kill it too.

History

Foundation of Gurudwara Gobindpura in Ambala must be understood in the context of above incident pertaining to Sikh religion's spiritual leader Guru Gobind Singh. It has been dedicated to the eminent Sikh Guru due to his direct relation with it while Sikhism was in the verge of spreading. Descriptions as mentioned in Sikh history describe that it is here that Sikh Guru preached his famous sermons by visiting and uttering a few lines that are considered sacred in the history of Sikhism.

Architecture and Covered Area

Architecture of Gurudwara Gobindpura in Ambala is typical according to the Sikh traditions. It takes you back to an era when Sikhism was spreading the messages of the Gurus. Its beautifully designed tombs, artistically appealing walls with signs of Sikh Guru in the arts are seething and observable.

Located in huge area nearby Ambala city's railway station, Gurudwara Gobindpura is an important landmark in the city today. It is here that devotees come to seek solace and salvation through prayers. This Gurudwara is very much a shrine with the signs of Guru Gobind Singh, and his sanctified appearance several centuries ago was witnessed. The Gurudwara compound also has a huge tank where devotees bathe while seeking salvation.

Location and Its Surrounding

The location of Gurudwara Gobindpura in Ambala is easily accessible from any part of Ambala city. Surroundings of this Gurudwara are well decorated and maintained through the gardens and parks. Beautiful building of this Gurudwara mesmerizes all visitors from the very first sight. It is notable that this Gurudwara has a main hall, programme hall, library for reference on Sikhism, medical center and staff rooms inside its campus. It offers amazing look with this huge Sikh shrine enchanting it with hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Celebrations

Gurudwara Gobindpura Ambala welcomes devotees to engage in multiple activities. They actively participate in the occasional programs to spread the message of Sikh Guru through regular events and programs in Gurudwara premises. Baisakhi is one such festival when this Gurudwara remains fully engaged. Sikhs from nearby places and at times from far off locations arrive to celebrate Sikh festivals especially while they intend salvation from their sins. They arrive with the aim of seeking blessings of Sikh Gurus through worshipping inside this Gurudwara that welcomes devotees.

Visitors info

Best time to visit

Visitors of Gurudwara Gobindpura in Ambala arrive throughout the year. Ambala observes typical weather condition with dry hot summers and chilling winters. Do come here prepared according to the weather conditions during a visit plan.

Traveling To Ambala

By Air

The International Airports in Delhi and Chandigarh link Ambala with the rest of the world. These two airports are located at the distance of 190 and 48 kilometers respectively.

By Train

Those of you planning to travel to Ambala by railways should stop at oldest railway station in this region, Ambala Cant railway station. This railway station connects many trains from around the country.

By Road

Ambala is a fast growing city and is very much linked to the nearby locations, cities and states through National Highways. Interstate buses operate to take travellers to this city and the nearby locations.