| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | DL09011413 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Gurudwara Damdama Sahib |
| State / राज्य | Delhi |
| District / जिला | South |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | Others |
| Manual Sub District | Defence Colony |
| Village / गाँव | Others |
| Manual Village | Nizamuddin East |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Medieval - मध्यकाल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 19th - 20th Cent. CE |
| Sub Period | Late Mughal |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | North-east of Humayun s tomb, Adjacent to ChillaNizamuddin |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 28 35 42 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 77 14 9 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | Approx. 1 km north-east of Mathura Road and 2 km from Nizamuddin railway station, via Bharat Scouts & Guides Marg. |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | IGI |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Nizamuddin |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Nizamuddin |
| Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | |
| Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | Others- अन्य |
| Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण | Ridge area. It lies in area between the flood plain of river Yamuna and Delhi Ridge. Delhi Ridge is a northern extension of ancient Aravalli Range. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | This monumental gurudwara is associated with the Tenth Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It commemorates his meeting in 1707 with Prince Muazzam, later Emperor Bahadur Shah. He had been requested by the Prince for help in his battle for succession for the throne with his brother, after the death of Aurangzeb. Guru Sahib met the Prince at this place and together, they drew up their strategy. Later at this place Sardar Bhagel Singh first built a shrine in 1783, when a huge Sikh army under his command conquered Delhi, which is known as Gurdwara Damdama Sahib. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
The raagis recite, sing and explain the verses from the Guru Granth Sahib, in the presence of the congregation.Specially shabad kirtanis recited daily at morning and evening and after that katha gurubani . Worshippers are offered Karah Prashad in the hall. There is an important festival celebrated during the month of February and March. The premise serves the Langar, almost all day, which is free meal to all the visitors, irrespective of the caste and creed. |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | Sikh - सिख |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
The gigantic edifice is three storyed building constructed near Humayun s Tomb. It is supported by wall and has highly ornate domed roof dominating the building. The courtyard surrounding the central building, accessible from the road level by a flight of stairs. The ground floor comprises with foliated arched verandah followed by rooms. Immediately upon stepping within at second floor, is a mesmerizing shrine called Darbar Sahib built entirely from ornamented with floral and religious motifs embossed into the gold painted work, where Guru Granth Sahib, the Holy book of Sikhs kept on a takhalmmlolt under the bronze canopy in a prominent central position. The high rise roof has massive chandeliers like resembles, painted in gold.The upper most floors has ribbed dome surmounted by lotus cresting with pinnacle. |
| Structure material and other material संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
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| Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
The principal material used for construction of building is brick masonry and white marble. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | Living Monument - प्रयोग |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | It is used for religious purpose as gurudwara. |
| Ownership / स्वामित्व | Trust - न्यास |
| Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था | Unprotected- असंरक्षित |
| Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास |
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| Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ | |
| Author / लेखक | Zafar Hasan |
| Name / नाम | Monuments of Delhi |
| Year / वर्ष | 1997 |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Published |
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