Gurdwaras: Abodes of the Guru
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Prominent Gurdwaras Across the World
Gurdwaras are central to Sikh ethos. In the presence of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikhs pray, listen to Gurbani and seek to understand its message. The spirit of Sikhism is manifested through various activities that take place in a Gurdwara— the recitation of Bani from Guru Granth Sahib, kirtan, katha, sewa, and langar.
Guru Nanak Dev and his successor Gurus envisioned a life where spirituality and daily living coalesce seamlessly. They expected the Sikhs to embody moral conduct, earn an honest living, and share their rewards, all while maintaining a deep spiritual and ethical foundation. Gurdwaras are abodes of the Guru.
This is a meticulously curated collection of 51 prominent Gurdwaras from around the world, each selected for its unique impact on its community. Roopinder Singh paints a vivid word picture of these spiritual sanctuaries, their history and heritage. The exquisite paintings of Allan Jay Quesada, complement and enrich the text. Gurdwaras explores the profound connections between social reality and spiritual consciousness that these Sikh institutions represent.
Look Inside
History and heritage are explained in rich detail in the text of the book, even as every page is illustrated with watercolour paintings that illuminate the text.
International Debut at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025
Frankfurt Book Fair is the world's largest trade fair for books, was the fitting debut of the book designed for an international audience. Receiving a rousing reception there, it is now travelling to the USA, Europe, India, South-East Asia and Australia. In India the first copy of the book presented to a reader was the one we gave to Mrs Gursharan Kaur, wife of the late Dr Manmohan Singh.
Readers' Comments
Reader's Comments
I hope that this book on Gurdwaras will serve as a gateway to the world of the Sikh ethos.
Dr Manmohan Singh in his Foreword
