About Gurdwara Nanaksar, Hakimpur
Gurdwara Nanaksar in Hakimpur village near Phagwara, Punjab, is a Sikh place of worship associated with the Nanaksar tradition. Located in Kapurthala district, it serves the local Sikh community and visitors seeking prayer and langar. The gurdwara features a prayer hall, Nishan Sahib, and sarovar area typical of Nanaksar shrines. It is known for its peaceful rural setting, daily prayers, and community service, offering visitors a quiet religious experience in central Punjab.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest, peaceful gurdwara complex in a rural village setting surrounded by agricultural fields. The site includes a main prayer hall (darbar sahib) with Guru Granth Sahib, a Nishan Sahib flag, and open courtyard. Visitors can observe daily prayers and kirtan, partake in langar (community kitchen meal), and walk around the premises. The atmosphere is calm and devotional, with simple architecture and community-focused facilities.
Key highlights
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Sikh gurdwara belonging to the Nanaksar tradition in Hakimpur village
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Main prayer hall for daily prayers and kirtan
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Nishan Sahib and courtyard for congregation
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Langar hall serving free community meals
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Peaceful rural setting near Phagwara in central Punjab
History of Gurdwara Nanaksar, Hakimpur
Gurdwaras bearing the name Nanaksar are associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and the Nanaksar movement established by Sant Baba Nand Singh Ji. Gurdwara Nanaksar, Hakimpur serves as a local centre for Sikh worship and community service continuing this tradition in the Phagwara region.
Culture & Context
The gurdwara holds religious significance for the Sikh community as a place of daily prayer, kirtan, and langar. It functions as a community gathering place observing Sikh practices of seva (selfless service) and equality, and hosts congregations during Gurpurabs and other Sikh religious occasions.
Route
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