Apart from the historical Gurdwaras mentioned above, there are a number of non historical Gurdwaras also in these states. Starting from southern most part of the country, we have a small Gurdwara in Trivandrum, presently called Thiruvananthaturam. This Gurdwara is known as station Gurdwara as it was started by army personnel in the 1960s. At that time there was no civilian Sikh family in Trivandrum. So, the Gurdwara was opened and closed as per the convenience of the army people. Now there are 10 Sikh civilian families mostly living around the Gurdwara. These families now perform daily Maryada by taking their turns. One person, S. Amarjeet Singh (M: 9846006400) informed that this Gurdwara in Pongode Trivandrum is now known and recognized by the local people. There is another Gurdwara in the state of Kerala, situated at Cochin. It is stated that one Sikh S. Harbans Singh Sethi was advised by the doctors to move to south for betterment of his health. He along with his wife shifted to Kochi (Cochin) in 1960s. Now more than 25 Sikh families live in Cochin. They have built a Gurdwara in Thevara. Every Sunday, all the members of the Sikh community meet here. It is not just the Sikhs who come here; some of the Punjabis in the city to make it to the Gurdwara on festive occasions. A number of Sikhs (also Punjabis) in the Navy also visit this Gurdwara whenever a naval ship halts at Kochi. Most of Sikhs living here can understand and speak Malayalam. Their relations with local people and north Indians living there are very cordial. S. Jasbir Singh Chawla is the president of the Gurdwara. The contact details of the Gurdwara are – Address: Gurdwara road, Perumanaer, Ernakulam, Kerala 682015. Email: gurdwara_kochi@yahoo.co.in. Contact number: is +914842317648 and +919496075753.
When we talk of Tamilnadu, Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sang Sabha located in Chennai, emerges as the most important organization which helps to establish social, cultural and spiritual contact among the Sikhs in Chennai. In fact, the Gurdwara built by this organization is also known as Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sang Sabha. It was established by Lieutenant Colonel Gill (former Director General of Prisons) in the year 1949 (Founder of the Organization). The Gurdwara is present in GN Chetty Road, Thyagaraya Nagar, Chennai, Madras, South India (that is why it is also called Gurudwara T. Nagar). Maryada is observed in this Gurdwara on regular basis. Special programmes are organized every week and on special occasions like Vaisakhi (The Sikh New Year) and the birth anniversaries of Sri Guru Nanank Dev Ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. A free Langar (community kitchen) called “Guru ka Langar” is run at the Gurdwara. Both the rich and the poor are treated equally here. There is no discrimination based on the wealth of any individual. There is a free medical centre at the Gurdwara which offers medical care for the poor people. The contact details of the Gurdwara are Address: 127-A GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, 600017. Contact number is 044-28343509.
There is one Gurdwara in Coimbatore. This Gurdwara is known as Gurdwara Singh Sabha. It is situated at VVC road Sukrawar, Pettai, R S puram, Coimbatore 641002. Its contact number is 04222550605. When we talk of Andhra Pradesh which is now split into two states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the name of Hyderabad comes at the top. Hyderabad is now a part of Telangana State. There are a number of Gurdwaras in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It was during the period of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh that the Sikhs were sent to Hyderabad to fight for the Nawab. The Sikh regiments were placed at five different chawnis at a place called Baranbala. It was here in 1832 AD that the Sikhs constructed a Gurdwara. This old Gurdwara was damaged in 1950s when a lightening had struck the building. Thus, a new Gurdwara was constructed adjacent to the existing old Gurdwara and this Gurdwara was inaugurated two years back. Parbhandak Committee of Gurdwara Sahib Barambala, Sikh Chawniat, Chairman, S. Harban Singh, President, S. Sukhdev Singh and Secretary S. Ranveer Singh and others said that this was biggest Gurdwara to be built in Telangana where at a time, 9000 to 10000 devotees can be seated in the hall.
Separate areas for singers who recite Kirtans and for the preparation of Parsad, ramp of the benefit of senior citizens and physically challenged are constructed. For the first time in the history of Hyderabad, Jathedar of Major Sikh Takhts from across the country (seat of Sikh authority) and Sangat from all Gurdwaras in the city took part in the inauguration of the Gurdwara. Later in the evening, a colourful ‘Nagar Kirtan’ (Holy Procession) was taken out from Gurdwara Sahib Premises in which all the Sikh Gurdwaras form Telangana state would participate in the events. Ragi Jathas Bhai Gagandeep Singh of Ganganagar, Rajasthan and Baba Dharamveer Singh Khalsa from Punjab, rendered Shabad Kirtans and shed light on the teachings of Sikh Gurus.
There are many other Gurdwaras in Hyderabad, out of which Gurdwara Sahib Ameerpet is one of the oldest Gurdwaras in Hyderabad. It is also one of the most beautiful Gurdwaras in the state mainly because of its modern architecture. This is visited by not only by the local residents, but also a good number of tourists. The contact details of the gurdwara are: address 7-1-191, Swathi Avenue, Ameerpet, Hyderabad, Telengana-500016. Its contact no. is 04023750478. Central Gurdwara Saheb located at Maharani Jhansi Rd in Gowliguda is another famous Gurdwara of Hyderabad. This Gurdwara celebrates Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday every year where over 25,000 to 30,000 Sikh devotees and other community faiths participate. Another Gurdwara is located at Trimulgherry, Secunderabad. Its exclusive architectural design attracts a large number of devotees. They celebrate major festivals with grand arrangements such as decoration, prayers, distribution of prashad etc. One more Gurdwara Charmahal Gurdwara was built in 1960s, in heart of city near Charminar, and the Granthi Singh was allotted from Govt of Andhra Pradesh. There is one Gurdwara which was built in memory of brave Lahori Soldiers who laid down their precious lives at this place.
