Gurdwara Paonta Sahib, Sikh gurdwara in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India.
This sacred Sikh temple features traditional architecture with a golden dome, marble work, and courtyards alongside the Yamuna River, serving as a major pilgrimage destination.
Built to commemorate Guru Gobind Singh's four-year residence from 1685, where the tenth Sikh Guru composed the Dasam Granth and established this location as a spiritual center.
The gurdwara hosts daily kirtan sessions, poetry competitions at Kavi Darbar Asthan, and houses museums displaying historical weapons and writing instruments used by Guru Gobind Singh.
Visitors can access free langar meals, accommodation facilities, and participate in religious ceremonies while following customs such as removing footwear and covering heads before entering.
The complex includes Sri Talab Asthan where salaries were historically distributed and Sri Dastar Asthan used for traditional turban-tying contests during Guru Gobind Singh's time.
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