Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib, Sikh temple in Tarn Taran, India.
Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib is a Sikh temple in Tarn Taran featuring a large rectangular water tank spanning about 289 meters on its northern edge, the largest of its kind among all gurdwaras. The complex includes the main sanctuary, visitor accommodations, and a langar kitchen where free meals are prepared daily for all guests.
Guru Arjan Dev founded this sanctuary in 1590, purchasing the land to establish one of Sikhism's most significant spiritual centers. The site was later expanded and beautified through major renovations that strengthened its role as a pilgrimage destination.
The gurdwara hosts monthly spiritual gatherings on new moon nights, drawing pilgrims from across the region who come to pray together and take part in community ceremonies. These meetings remain central to local Sikh religious life today.
Visitors can come year-round as daily religious services are held and free meals are served in the langar kitchen. For those traveling from far away, sleeping accommodations are available on the grounds.
In earlier centuries, major restoration work was undertaken in which parts of the structure were covered with gold leaf, transforming the complex into one of the most ornate Sikh sanctuaries. These efforts made it stand out among other gurdwaras for its artistic embellishment.
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