7 Must-Visit Gurudwaras in India: Golden Temple, Paonta Sahib, and More

Neha Mewari | April 15, 2025

Golden Temple (Amritsar)

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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Delhi)

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Hemkund Sahib (Uttarakhand)

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Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Patna)

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Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib (HP)

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Gurudwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib (Punjab)

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Gurudwara Paonta Sahib (Himachal Pradesh)

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