Gurudwara Nanakwadi

Gurudwara Nanakwadi Sahib is located in Vadodara city of Gujarat state. It has become an important landmark in this region. This wonderful Sikh shrine is equally denoted with other names such as Gurudwara Nanak Varhi or Nanak Wadi. Existing since several centuries now, this Sikh shrine remains a key location where both local Sikhs and those from various other parts of the country visit regularly.

History

The history of Gurudwara Nanakwadi is truly impactful indeed. It is said that the religious leader cum preacher of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev had arrived at this place in 1515 and it was built in his memory. As him being the first Guru of Sikhism had visited this place, it became an important center of Sikhism. Establishing this Gurudwara was considered a crucial step to dedicate the arrival of the Sikh Guru at this place.

Sikh’s Guru Nanak Dev had been travelling from Baroach in the way to Rajasthan and he had stayed here for some time. The main purpose behind the establishment of Gurudwara Guru Nanak Varhi was to ensure that the memories of the first Guru could be well preserved here. Daily prayers and the events held inside it turned it into a well-developed shrine today.

Architecture and Covered Area

Uniqueness of Gurudwara Nanakwadi is in its exemplary architecture that always seek the attention of devotees and visitors alike. Beautiful structure of this Gurudwara is too much impressive in the entire Vadodara city area. It has been in existence since 1917, so the Gurudwara has been renovated several times.

Location and Its Surroundings

Although Gurudwara Nanakwadi was built in a single room but it has developed into huge shrine now. Vadodara is a highly populated city in Gujarat where this Gurudwara is located. It is easily accessible by the residents from any part of the city.

Celebrations

Out of many attractions in Gurudwara Nanakwadi, the one that always remains in limelight is the celebration of Baisakhi festival. Other events that always keep it well engaged are the regular activities in the shrine from “traditional langar” to the involvement of Sikh communities in numerous religious cum social gatherings.

Visitors info

Best time to visit

Vadodara witnesses three seasons namely summer, monsoon and wintertime. March to July are summertime period when temperature becomes too hot with the average reaching up to 36°C and minimum at 23°C. Once monsoon arrives from June to September, the climatic condition changes drastically with extreme humidity and maximum temperature rising to 46°C on many days. Once heavy rainfall starts, temperature goes to normal.

When wintertime arrives from November till February end, the average temperature comes down to 15°C to 30°C. Usually it remains mild so one may plan to visit here accordingly. Do ensure to carry your clothes accordingly.

Traveling To Vadodara

By Air

Vadodara city has its own airport from where flights operate to several domestic destinations in the country. Located in the outskirts of city, travellers may choose to arrive here from any of the prominent cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Chennai and Bangalore et al and then get local commuting options to reach Gurudwara Nanakwadi for an exceptionally devotional visit.

By Train

Gurudwara Nanakwadi visitors may choose to arrive Vadodara Railway Station from any location in the country. Trains operate from all parts to link this fast developing city of Western India.

By Road

Gurudwara Nanakwadi visitors can also avail an option to travel by the roadways, using interstate buses operating on National Highways, which is well maintained and remains excellent choice to reach to this city from the nearby locations.