Historical Gurdwaras in Assam
The next state is Assam, where we have a very famous historical Gurdwara known as Gurudwara Sri
Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib in Dhubri. This famous Gurdwara, situated on the bank of river, Brahmputra, was
originally built in the memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji who is believed to have visited this place in 1505AD
while travelling from Dhaka to Assam. Later on, Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib visited the place and established
the Gurdwara. It was during his stay in Dhubri that the Guru received the news about the birth of his son at
Patna. Sikh devotees from all over India and the world assemble in this Gurdwara every year in the month of
December to mark the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadar with due solemnity and ceremony. Sikh devotees
call this festival Sahidee Gurpurab. The management of this Gurdwara is looked after by Sikh Pratinidhi
Board Eastern Zone, which is the apex body of the Sikhs living in Northeastern states and North Bengal
including Siliguri with members drawn from all over the region. The Board undertakes various activities for
the development of Sikhs in particular and people of the region in general. The Board was established in
1981. Its head office is at Gurdwara Dhubri Sahib. S. Tahal Singh (9435100984) and S. Kulwant Singh are
presently its president and general secretary.
