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Hyderabad Gurudwara Marks Centenary With Runs And Walkathon
A Sikh place of worship in Hyderabad is turning 100 years old.
It is called Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda.
The gurudwara was built in 1926.
Organisers are celebrating with running events and a family walk.
About 5,000 people may take part.
The route will begin near IMAX and go along Necklace Road.
The gurudwara once helped Sikhs who moved after the 1947 Partition.
It also gave shelter to people during the 1970 floods.
Organisers say it has become an important home and service centre for the Sikh community.
Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda is commemorating its establishment in 1926 with centenary events.
The gurudwara sheltered migrant Sikhs after the 1947 Partition and people during the 1970 floods.
Celebrations include 3K and 5K runs plus a family walkathon expected to attract about 5,000 participants.
The walkathon route will run from HMDA Grounds near IMAX through People's Plaza and Necklace Road.
Organisers describe the gurudwara as a spiritual, cultural and community-service centre for generations of Sikhs.
- Who
- The Sikh community and Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda committee are organising the celebrations.
- What
- A centenary programme featuring 3K and 5K runs and a family walkathon.
- Where
- The walkathon will start at HMDA Grounds near IMAX in Khairatabad, pass People's Plaza and Necklace Road, and return to the grounds.
- When
- The celebrations mark the gurudwara's establishment in 1926; the specific event date is not stated.
- Why
- To commemorate the gurudwara's 100-year history and its religious, cultural and community-service role.
Key facts
- Gurudwara
- Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda
- Centenary
- The gurudwara was established in 1926.
- Expected participation
- About 5,000 participants
- Events
- 3K run, 5K run and family walkathon
- Walkathon start
- HMDA Grounds near IMAX, Khairatabad
- Historical support
- The gurudwara sheltered migrant Sikhs after the 1947 Partition and people during the 1970 floods.
Quotes
Dr Sajjan Singh
Member of the Sikh Heritage Preservation and Conservation Committee, Amritsar
“At the time, Hyderabad’s architecture was largely influenced by Mughal, Persian and Kakatiya styles, and local builders had little familiarity with Sikh religious architecture.”
deccanchronicle.com
“From 1920, a Sikh platoon was stationed at Gowliguda to provide security to the British Residency, now the Koti Women’s College.”
deccanchronicle.com
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