Lakhpat Gurdwara Sahib, Sikh temple in Lakhpat, India.
Lakhpat Gurdwara Sahib is a limestone temple with a main prayer hall, courtyard, and walls decorated with painted floral designs. A two-story gateway with heavy wooden doors marks the entrance to this sacred building.
The founder of Sikhism visited this location during his travels through northwestern India in the early 1500s. This visit made the place an important spiritual center for the Sikh community in the region.
The temple houses manuscripts and sacred objects that tell the story of Sikhism's arrival in this remote area. Visitors can see these collections, which show how the faith took root in western India.
This temple sits in a remote location near the India-Pakistan border, roughly 135 kilometers from the nearest major city. The local Sikh community manages the site and welcomes visitors throughout the year.
The temple's restoration received international recognition in 2004 for using traditional craftsmanship techniques. Local artisans completed the work following time-honored building methods, showing how ancient knowledge can survive.
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