Location
Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha is a famous worshipping place in the
city of Chennai. The place makes up a revered place to the followers
of Sikhism. The place is located in the southern sururbs of Chennai
called T. Nagar.
Overview
Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha was established in the year 1949 by
Lieutenant Colonel Gill. The said title represents an institution
that was founded to bring solidarity among the members of Sikh
community in the Chennai city. The institution emphasized on the
social, cultural, spiritual values and means to further elevate
these entities amongst the scattered members. The gurudwara
(worshipping place) at T. Nagar was established to cultivate the
already mentioned qualities. The gurudwara has gained immense
popularity since its inception.
Features
Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha is one of the popular pilgrim places in
the city of Chennai. Sikhs in large number visit the place,
especially in the festival days. The gurudwara represents a modern
laid out building, very typical of the structures erected by this
community. The important aspect of the place is the activities held
here. Besides daily prayers one can see a good number of people
being served free food in the community kitchen. The gurudwara
authorities also run a medical centre where free medical aid is
provided to the poor.
During the birthdays of Guru Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh and Guru
Arjan Dev, the place is filled with the aura of devotion. The
celebration of these days are marked with prayers and distribution
of gifts to the poor. The place in more simpler words can be
described as a spiritual healing one.
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