Archive · 7 Dec 2025
UP Tourism Develops Lucknow's Historic Yahiyaganj Gurudwara
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is working on a project to develop the Yahiyaganj Gurudwara in old Lucknow.
This gurudwara is very special because it was visited by two important Sikh Gurus, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh.
The project, which costs Rs 2 crore, aims to make the gurudwara a better place for visitors by adding modern facilities and improving its appearance.
The gurudwara has a rare art gallery and important historical items like hukamnamas and a manuscript of the Guru Granth Sahib.
The goal is to preserve the gurudwara's history while making it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone who visits.
Yahiyaganj Gurudwara in old Lucknow is being developed as a key Sikh heritage site with a Rs 2 crore project.
The gurudwara is historically significant as it was visited by Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1670 and Guru Gobind Singh in 1672.
The project aims to conserve the gurudwara's historical legacy and improve visitor experience with modern amenities and better accessibility.
The gurudwara houses a rare art gallery and important historical items, including hukamnamas and a manuscript of the Guru Granth Sahib.
The development includes beautification, improved lighting, strengthened pathways, and better facilities for large gatherings and festivals.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, Sikh community, devotees, and travelers
- What
- Development of Yahiyaganj Gurudwara as a heritage and tourism site
- When
- Ongoing project with historical significance from 1670 and 1672
- Where
- Old Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To conserve historical legacy, improve visitor experience, and promote Sikh heritage
- Location
- Old Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Historical Significance
- Visited by Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh
- Project Budget
- Rs 2 crore
- Key Features
- Art gallery, hukamnamas, and Guru Granth Sahib manuscript
- Project Goals
- Conservation, beautification, modern amenities, and improved accessibility
- Accessibility
- Easily reachable from Charbagh railway station and Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport