sikhpride

The prominent cities of Gujarat which have significant Sikh population are Baroda (now called Vadodra), Surat and Ahmadabad. In Baroda, Gurdwara Nanakwadi Singh Sabha located near Khanderao Market is believed to be a historical Gurdwara as the place is stated to have been visited by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in 1515 after coming from Bharuch. It is stated that Guru Ji had a bath from a well still located in the old Gurdwara area. A Good number of devotees visit Gurdwara every day. Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Ji Chhani is situated near Shopping Centre at Chhani Road, Vadodara. It is a very popular Sikh resort. Ahmadabad is the capital city of Gujarat. A large number of Sikhs are living in this town, most of them being engaged in the business. There are a large number of Gurdwaras in Ahmadabad and the adjoining city Gandhi Nagar. Some of these Gurdwaras are managed by Singh Sabha Committees as in the case of Gurdwara Guru Nanak Sahib at Sorabji Compound (Contact No. 0091-7927558833), whereas some other Gurdwaras are managed by certain Sikh sects as Gurdwara Nanak Darbar situated near Puneet Ashram (contact No. 00917925466430). The most important Gurdwara in Ahmadabad is Gurdwara Gobinddham as most of the Sikhs in city assemble here on weekly congregation on Sunday and on special occasions. Gurdwara Gobinddham is situated at SG Highway, Thaltaj. It is managed by a Gurdwara Committee. Its contact no. is 007926852069, 00919601913040. Surat is a famous business city, where we have maximum Sikh population engaged in business. We have four Gurdwaras in Surat, but most famous is Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib. This Gurdwara is situated at C-43, Sanskar Nagar Athva Surat. Its contact no. is 00918200337260.