Gurudwara Badi Sangat

Gurudwara Badi Sangat is a historic Sikh shrine located on the banks of the Tapti River at Rajghat in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. It commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji during his travels in the early 16th century. The Gurudwara is the principal Sikh place of worship in Burhanpur and is revered as a significant pilgrimage centre in central India, known for its prayer hall, langar tradition and association with Sikh history.

Visitors can expect a peaceful Gurudwara complex with a main prayer hall (Darbar Sahib), Nishan Sahib, and langar hall. The premises are located near the Tapti River and are maintained in a clean, simple architectural style. Visitors can attend prayers and kirtan, partake in langar, view historical displays related to Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit, and explore the quiet surroundings. The atmosphere is devotional and orderly, with areas for removing and storing footwear.

Gurudwara Badi Sangat commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Burhanpur during his Udasi travels in the early 16th century (circa 1510-1511). Tradition holds that Guru Nanak stayed at this site on the Tapti River bank and held discourses. The shrine was later established to mark the sacred spot and is considered the larger (Badi) of the two historic Gurudwaras in Burhanpur, the other being Gurudwara Chhoti Sangat.

The Gurudwara is the main centre of Sikh faith and community gathering in the Burhanpur region. It serves as a place of daily prayer, kirtan, and langar open to all visitors regardless of background. It holds religious importance during Gurpurabs, especially Guru Nanak Jayanti, when devotees gather for special prayers and processions.