Gurudwara Bindrakh Sahib is located in the North Indian state of Punjab, and is an important pilgrimage for the Sikhs from the region and beyond. Located at a distance of only about 30 kilometers from the state's Chandigarh, it's easily accessible and you can drive here in less than an hour, provided there are no traffic jams.
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| Gurudwara Bindrakh Sahib |
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| The upper story of the Gurudwara |
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| Gurudwara from outside, the langar if to the left |
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| Another view of the beautiful Gurudwara |
I was at Bindrakh to capture life in a
weekly village flea market and it was absolutely out of question to go back without a visit to the gurudwara which was located right next to the market. Also it was already afternoon and so we also decided to eat our lunch at the
langar. As expected the food was simple yet very fulfilling. For those who do not know, a
langar is a community kitchen and dinning area which is present with every single gurudwara in the world, and it serves food to everyone and there are no charges for it. Whether it's the
Golden Temple in Amritsar, or Hemkund Sahib in the Himalayas, or even the one in old town Barcelona, each one serves food. Many Sikhs, and often others too, consider volunteering at a
langar an important part of the pilgrimage.
The village Bindrakh is not just famous for the Gurudwara, but also for
Surjit Bindrakhia, a famous Punjabi singer. In fact he is so famous that he is also often known as the greatest voice of Bhangara, which is no mean feat!
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| Symbol of Sikhism - Khanda |
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| That's my friend wandering around... |
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| The beautiful green fields around |
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| Right on top of the Gurudwara... |
Also if you are in Bindrakh already, drive down to a nearby village Manakpur Sharif and visit the famous
dargah of
Sharif Hazrat Hafiz Muhammad Moosa Chishti Saabri. Trust me, you won't regret this visit at all :)
Beautiful pics,looks like a very serene place,thanks for sharing
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