Gurudwara Bandi Chor Gwalior

The Gurudwara of Bandi Chor, Gwalior which was constructued in 1970 is made out of marble with glasses outside and happens to be one of the oldest pilgrimage centers which many tourists visit every year and the name Data Bandi Chhod was coined because of King Jehangir ordering the release of all persons holding the Guru's robe, during the release of prisoners, along with the Guru. The Gurudwara also contains Scindia School, Guru Ka langar and a big dining place along with places to live and general area of comfortable stay. One can see daily prayers here in this Gurudwara. This Gurudwara also has the specialty of being worshipped by Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims and people of all religions. Originally, this place came up with the support of Sant Baba Gurmukh Singh, Sant Baba Sadhu Singh ji, Sant Baba Jhanda Singh ji's successor Sant Baba Uttam Singh Ji, Khadur Sahib and Tam Taran.

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Indeed a great thing to see is that LCD touch screen Visual Audio technique greets the pilgrims, when they visit the Gurudwara Bandi Chor, Gwalior. The sikh museum situated here is of international fame which provides a detailed history of Sikh Gurus, the sacred religions, principles and also the great paintings from experts of Patiala. It is also notable that every Amavasya marks special poojas and by visiting this shrine Bandi Chhod Satguru is remembered with great reverence and it is believed that one who visits this place will definitely be blessed by the Great Guru Bandi Chhod. The Kalsh of this Gurudwara is around 25 ft which is said to be the largest Kalsh. This sacred place also marks the martyrdom of Sikh patriots. The fifth Sikh Guru Guru Arjan Dev, who was the first prophet became a martyr with his faith in the religion and also the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur, the tenth Guru Guru Gobind Singh also dedicated their lives for the cause of the Sikh religion.

The other specialty of this Gurudwara is that this is the only holy Gurudwara where one can see two Sarovars in the temple, one for Gents and another for Ladies, whereas the other Gurudwaras have a single Pond, with a partition for Ladies, duly covered from all sides.

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