Gurudwara Charan Paduka Sahib

Gurudwara Charan Paduka Sahib is a Sikh shrine located in Nizamabad town in Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and later Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, whose footprints (charan paduka) are preserved here. The white-domed gurudwara with a sarovar and langar hall serves as an important pilgrimage centre for Sikhs in eastern Uttar Pradesh and attracts devotees year-round.

Visitors can expect a peaceful white-domed gurudwara complex with a central prayer hall, Nishan Sahib, and a small sarovar within a quiet semi-urban setting. Inside the sanctum, devotees can view the revered charan paduka associated with the Gurus. The complex includes an open courtyard, langar hall for community meals, shoe-keeping area and simple seating for prayer and meditation.

The gurudwara marks the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji during his Udasi travels and later visit of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The preserved charan paduka (foot impressions) are venerated as relics of their stay, making the site historically significant for Sikh history in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh.

It is a prominent Sikh religious and cultural centre in Azamgarh district, hosting daily prayers, kirtan and langar. The shrine is especially significant during Gurpurabs and draws devotees from across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, reflecting the syncretic cultural heritage of the region.