Father, Son & Pigeon

A father and his 5 years old son was strolling together in the garden, The son sees a Pigeon and asked his father "Is this Pigeon, Father ?", "Yes" replied father. "Is this Pigeon Father" Son asked again "Yes my son" Father replied. The son asked several times and father replied yes every time. After many years both were strolling in same the garden together. Now the father was an old man and son was a young man. Suddenly father sees a Pigeon and asked his son "is this Pigeon Son " "yes", Son replied. The father asked agin "is this Pigeon Son" "yes Father" Son replied angerily. The father asked again "is this Pigeon Son" This time son burst out in anger and shouted " are gone blind father, can't you see this is a Pigeon Why are you asking me again and again". Father was stunned and couldn't utter a word and looking at his son and The pigeon.

Gurudwara Bangala Sahib

Gurudwara Bangala Sahib

                              

View Larger Map Gurudwara Bangala Sahib is one of 10 historical Gurudwars of Delhi located near Gol Dak Khana near Cannaught Place. Great Sikh General Baba Baghel singh invaded Delhi in 1783 and Defeated Mughals and captured Red Fort then Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II made and agreement with him and emperor allowed Baba Baghel Singh to built Gurudwaras at historical places belonged to Gurus, Gurudwara Bangala Sahib was constructed at the same time by him .According to history there used to be a bunglow of Raja Jai Singh and Ruler of Amber and general of Mughal army of Aurangzeb. When Guru Harkishan ji 8th Guru of sikhism came to Delhi in 1664 on summon of Aurangzeb on persuasion of Raja Jai Singh and had stayed at this place. At that time a strange epidemic of Smallpox was raging in city and prople were suffering greatly because of this epidemic. Guru Har Krishan helped the suffering by giving Charna amrit, All those who took charnaamrit cured of disease. As the news spread more and more people started coming to this place. So a small tank was constructed  and Guru Sahib dipped his feet into this tank and all those took amrit from this tank cured of disease. Soon Guru Sahib too contracted the illness and eventually died on March 30, 1664. The water of tank  is still regarded as a pious element and to have healing properties. This water is consumed by the Sikhs of all over the world.

Gurudwara Bangala Sahib included :

Prakash asthan : At this place thousands of people of all religion, caste and creed bow their head to Guru Granth Sahib out of respect. Kirtan is performed here throughout the day by ragis . Guru Granth sahib has been placed here on raised platform (Manji Sahib) under a canopy (Palki) made of gold. Recently walls at prakash asthan have been covered with gold by DSGMC. This place also include Sukhasan Asthan where at night Guru granth sahib is put to sukhasan(rest). There is Golden domb at top which is visible from far off places.

Sarovar : At this place devotees take dip in holy water.

Langar hall (comunity kitchen) : Like all other Gurudwaras at this place people of all religion, caste and creed may eat. Food is prepared by volunteers.

Museum : There is museum named after Baba Baghel Singh, there are painting depicting sikh history.

Hospital : There is Guru Harkishan Sahib Charitable hospital.

Jora Ghar : Devotees keep their shoes at this place before entering Gurudwara. This is Service is volunteered by volunteers.

What to do Before Entering Gurudwara Bangala Sahib :

1. Remove your shoes and deposit it at jora ghar

2. Cover your head with cloth.

3. Wash your hand and feet.

4.  Do not take cigarettes or tobacco with you into the premises of Gurdwara.

5. Strictly No Smoking is allowed in the vicinity of the Gurdwara premises. Visitors cannot enter the Gurdwara while under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs

6. One should be dressed appropriately. It is recommended that all visitors to the Gurdwara wear loose fitting clothing which covers most of legs.