Gurta Gaddi Nanded - गुरता गद्दी नांदेड़
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Nanded in Maharashtra will witness one of history's largest religious gatherings as more than 40 million Sikh devotees are expected during October and November 2008 to celebrate Gurta Gaddi. The tercentenary event is held to commemorate long cherished history of Sikhs and to reaffirm, rejoice and rejuvenate the global Sikh community. This event will involve the remembrance of the 300th year of the consecration of holy book of the Sikhs - Guru Granth Sahib as the eternally steady master - Guru - of entire Sikh community by Guru Gobind Singh. The event last for 8 days.
Nanded is a place with great historical significance. Situated in Marathwada region of Maharashtra on the north bank of Godavari, it is famous for Sikh Gurudwara. Nanded is a very old town, the history of which is traced down to the Puranic days. In Puranic period, Pandavas traveled through Nanded district while Nandas ruled over Nanded through ages.
The last guru of Sikhs Sri Guru Gobind Singh visited the city in 1708 and decided to settle here until he breathed his last. Sri Guru Gobind Singh proclaimed himself the last Guru - the spiritual leader- and established the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru after his demise. A monument has been constructed at place where the last Guru breathed his last. Around 1835, Maharaja Ranjit Singh constructed a beautiful Gurudwara at Nanded which features an imposing golden dome with intricate carvings and spectacularly beautiful artwork. This Gurudwara is known as Shri Huzur Abchalnagar Sachkhand Gurudwara.
Considering its occurrence in 100 years, the Gurta Gaddi celebration is deemed with high importance for Sikh Community. An estimated 30 to 40 lakhs Sikh devotees are expected to gather in Nanded from around the globe. to congregate at Nanded sahib to commemorate 300 years of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - 300 saal guru de naal (reliving 300 years with the Guru). The year 2008 will go down in the pages of history as a golden year for the Sikh community. The the eternal Guru (Akal purkh) celebration will take place on October 30, 2008 while the heavenly journey (Parlokgaman) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh will held on November 3, 2008.
Due to expected massive influx of tourists to the Nanded town, large scale infrastructure preparations concerning accommodation, transport, utilities, and Gurudwara development are underway. Maharashtra Government has earmarked a budget to the tune of Rs. 817 crore to create infrastructure facilities for pilgrims. The central government is also expected to contribute to it. The entire Gurudwara complex is being redesigned with modern amenities to accommodate at least 40,000 devotees in its prikrama. Close to the Gurudwara, a complex called the Guru Granth Sahib Bhavan is being constructed to spread the message of the last Guru with the help of various traditional modern media. This complex will accommodate 4000 devotees.
Nanded is a place with great historical significance. Situated in Marathwada region of Maharashtra on the north bank of Godavari, it is famous for Sikh Gurudwara. Nanded is a very old town, the history of which is traced down to the Puranic days. In Puranic period, Pandavas traveled through Nanded district while Nandas ruled over Nanded through ages.
The last guru of Sikhs Sri Guru Gobind Singh visited the city in 1708 and decided to settle here until he breathed his last. Sri Guru Gobind Singh proclaimed himself the last Guru - the spiritual leader- and established the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru after his demise. A monument has been constructed at place where the last Guru breathed his last. Around 1835, Maharaja Ranjit Singh constructed a beautiful Gurudwara at Nanded which features an imposing golden dome with intricate carvings and spectacularly beautiful artwork. This Gurudwara is known as Shri Huzur Abchalnagar Sachkhand Gurudwara.
Considering its occurrence in 100 years, the Gurta Gaddi celebration is deemed with high importance for Sikh Community. An estimated 30 to 40 lakhs Sikh devotees are expected to gather in Nanded from around the globe. to congregate at Nanded sahib to commemorate 300 years of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - 300 saal guru de naal (reliving 300 years with the Guru). The year 2008 will go down in the pages of history as a golden year for the Sikh community. The the eternal Guru (Akal purkh) celebration will take place on October 30, 2008 while the heavenly journey (Parlokgaman) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh will held on November 3, 2008.
Due to expected massive influx of tourists to the Nanded town, large scale infrastructure preparations concerning accommodation, transport, utilities, and Gurudwara development are underway. Maharashtra Government has earmarked a budget to the tune of Rs. 817 crore to create infrastructure facilities for pilgrims. The central government is also expected to contribute to it. The entire Gurudwara complex is being redesigned with modern amenities to accommodate at least 40,000 devotees in its prikrama. Close to the Gurudwara, a complex called the Guru Granth Sahib Bhavan is being constructed to spread the message of the last Guru with the help of various traditional modern media. This complex will accommodate 4000 devotees.