Places of Worship In Delhi

Delhi is a cosmopolitan city and reflects the secularism of India. People of all the religions live here in harmony. Here, we are covering the religious places of four major religions co-existing harmoniously in the lap of Delhi, namely, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Christianity. The imposing Jama Masjid is one of the largest and the most elegant mosques in India. Besides the mosques mentioned here, some of the other notable mosques in Delhi are Quwwatu’l-Islam Masjid situated in the Qutub Complex, the first mosque of India, the double-storyed mosque of Khirki Masjid and Jamali Kamali Masjid.

Churches of Delhi
There are several churches in Delhi but the two most famous one are the colonial churches of Cathedral Church of Redemption and Church of the Sacred Heart, both designed by Henry Medd. One can evidently see the colonial style of architecture in these buildings and Christians from all over Delhi visit the Church every Sunday for their prayers. One should see the crowds in these churches during Christmas and other religious and festive occasions.

Church Of The Sacred Heart
Situated at the south end of Bhai Vir Singh Marg, the Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart was designed by Henry Medd. One can clearly see the Italian influence in its structure as the façade of white pillars look beautiful and attractive supporting the canopy.

Cathedral Church Of The Redemption
Situated to the east of Parliament House, the Church of the Redemption was built in eight years and was completed in 1935. Henry Medd designed it too. Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy, was so impressed by its high curved arches and subtle domes that it came to be known as ‘Viceroy’s Church’.

Gurdwaras of Delhi
Delhi has five important gurudwaras that are important points of Sikh pilgrimage and were built to commemorate the visits of the five Gurus, who visited the capital at different times. Gurdwara Sis Ganj was built in honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur while Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was dedicated to the eighth Guru Harkrishen. Then there are Gurudwara Rakab Ganj, Gurudwara Majnu ka Tila and Gurdwara Nanak Piao.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is an important historical and religious place in India. Dedicated to the eighth Sikh Guru Sri Harkishen Sahib, it is situated near Connaught Place. The large main hall is kept simple except for the open central shrine covered by a small golden dome sporting a sculpted bronze cupola. Devotional music is relayed throughout the complex continuously. There is a higher secondary school, Baba Baghel Singh Museum, a library and a hospital in the Gurdwara complex. Holy water of Gurdwara known as ‘Amrit, is said to have miraculous powers of curing the sick.