Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara

The Guru Nanak Temple is a Sikh Gurdwara situated in the town of Gravesend. The new Gurdwara was opened in November 2010 and cost £15 million to construct and maintain. It is the second Gurdwara in Gravesend after Guru Ravidass Temple Brandon Street, after the Clarence Place Gurdwara which was formerly a Church.[1] It is the largest Gurdwara in Gravesend and is believed to be one of the largest in the UK; the gurdwara complex is one of the largest outside India. [2]

Within the complex there are 3 prayer rooms and 2 langar halls. There is a building which is used for panjabi lessons nearby called Punjabi School and as a day centre for the elder community. There is also a sports hall which has activities including boxing, basketball and karate. The grounds are used for outdoor sports including football and Gravesend Guru Nanak Football Club. [3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.gurunanakdarbar.org/
  2. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-11795526
  3. ↑ http://gurunanakfc.co.uk

Coordinates: 51°26′01″N 0°22′15″E / 51.433661°N 0.37089°E / 51.433661; 0.37089

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