| Gurdwara Nanak Darbar, Gravesend | |
|---|---|
 Front entrance of Guru Nanak Darbar, Gravesend | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sikhism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Gurdwara |
| Location | |
| Location |  Gravesend, Borough of Gravesham, England, United Kingdom |
| Geographic coordinates | 51°26′21″N 0°22′38″E / 51.4392°N 0.3772°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Teja Biring |
| Type | Gurdwara |
| Style | Sikh |
| Completed | 2010 |
| Construction cost | £12 million |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Website | |
| [1] | |
The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰਬਾਰ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ (Gurmukhi)) is a Sikh Gurdwara situated in the town of Gravesend, Kent. It is the largest Gurdwara in Europe[1] and also one of the largest outside India.[2]
The complex has 3 prayer rooms and 2 langar halls.[3] There is a building used for Punjabi lessons nearby, called Punjabi School, and as a day centre for the elderly community. There is also a sports hall hosting activities including boxing, basketball and karate. The grounds are used for outdoor sports including football and are where the Gravesend Guru Nanak Football Club plays.[4] The architect was Teja Biring.[5]
- ^ "Kent County Council's cabinet members visit Europe's largest Sikh temple". 17 December 2011.
- ^ "Gurdwara open to Gravesend Sikhs after eight years work". BBC News. 19 November 2010.
- ^ "EngDesign Limited - Worship Project - Gravesend Gurdwara".
- ^ http://gurunanakfc.co.uk [bare URL]
- ^ Kennett2010-10-29T12:48:00+01:00, Stephen. "Sikh place of worship: The gurus of Gravesend". Building. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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