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India's First Wooden Gurdwara Built in Fazilka, Punjab

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India's First Wooden Gurdwara Built in Fazilka, Punjab

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EventInauguration of India's first wooden Gurdwara, Sri Nanak Niwas
LocationFazilka, Punjab, inside the police lines
Year of Construction2023
VisionarySSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu
Material UsedImported Finnish Deodhar wood (known for its resistance to weather and pests)
Architectural DesignerIqbal Singh, a Ludhiana-based master carpenter
Dimensions40 ft x 40 ft with four entrances
Inauguration DateFebruary 16, 2023
Construction TimeThree months
Architectural Features- Aligned beams for seamless aesthetics<br>- Ventilated domes and Mehrabs<br>- North-South entrance orientation for protection against drafts<br>- Combines traditional Sikh architecture with modern engineering
Daily RoutinePrakash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib at 5:30 a.m. and Sukhasan at 8 p.m.
Religious ActivitiesHosts Raagi jathas, Sukhmani Sahib path, Anand Karaj ceremonies, and Sri Akhand Path Sahib
Community EngagementWeekly Sunday congregations, active management committee
VisitorsHundreds of devotees, including many from abroad
Significance- First wooden Sikh shrine in India<br>- Symbol of devotion and architectural innovation<br>- Boosts religious tourism<br>- Reflects Sikh values of inclusivity, humility, and service
Transportation of MaterialsWood transported by sea to Indian ports, then by truck to Fazilka
Objectives- Provide a place of worship within police quarters<br>- Reflect Sikh values through design<br>- Showcase architectural innovation while retaining religious tradition
ImpactGrowing popularity as a spiritual and architectural landmark, inspiring other regions to integrate design with devotion

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