Red Earth presents Gurudwaras of Delhi as part of 1100 Walks Initiative > Meeting at Town Hall Exit, Chandni Chowk Metro Station > 11am-3pm on 14th January 2012

Time : 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Entry : 
Registration Details: Contribute Rs. 1100/‐ per person (includes transport, snacks)
Please pre‐register. Contact Himanshu Verma / 41671100 / himanshu@redearthindia.com
Note: Dress appropriately for the temple. Carry scarves to cover your head.

Venue : 

Meeting Point : 11am at Town Hall Exit, Chandni Chowk Metro Station, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi

Area Details : About | Map | Events | Nearest Metro Station - 'Chandni Chowk(Yellow Line)'

Parking available at Jama Masjid / Opp. Sisganj Gurudwara

Ending Point : 3:00 pm at Rakabganj Gurudwara, Connaught Place.

Nearest Metro Station - 'Rajiv Chowk' ( Yellow Line and Blue Line )

Mode of Commuting : Wheels / Walk

Event Details : This walk takes you to some of the main historic Gurudwaras (sikh shrines) of Delhi. In the process we will learn more about Sikhism, its teachings and tenets and the inspiring lives of some of its Gurus. We will listen to shabad kirtan (Sikh devotional hymns), and enjoy karah prasad (a sweet preparation ) and langar, a community offering of food.

Places Visited :
Sis Ganj Gurudwara, the shrine of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh guru, set in idyllic Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the shrine of Guru Har Krishan, the 8th guru of the Sikhs, near Connaught Place
Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

Itinerary & Places Visited
11 am: Collect at Chandni Chowk metro
11 am ‐ 12:30 pm: Walk to Fatehpuri flower shops and Sis Ganj Gurudwara, the shrine of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru.
12.30 – 1 pm: Metro ride to Rajeev Chowk Metro Station
1 – 2 pm: Walk to offer prayers at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the shrine of Guru Har Krishan, the 8th guru of the  Sikhs. Have Langar (community meal).
2‐2.15 pm: Walk to Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, resting place of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
3 pm: Walk ends at Rakab Ganj Sahib

Background : This walk is a part of 1100 Walks initiative by Red Earth India.
1100 Walks is an exploration and celebration of Delhi, one of the most historic living cities of the world. Many cities, centuries and cultures come together to create the dynamic city of contemporary Delhi, and 1100 Walks takes you on a discovery of this multi-layered fabric. Our walks are conceptual, experiential and take you to the heart of Delhi; Innovatively, Intimately, Passionately…
Website : 1100walks.com

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