Hyderabad: Thousands of Sikh devotees and people from different communities gathered at the Exhibition Grounds in Nampally on Sunday to mark the centenary of Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda. The historic gurudwara was founded in 1926 and has remained part of Hyderabad’s social and cultural life for generations.
The centenary celebrations highlighted the gurudwara’s message of equality, brotherhood, compassion and sewa, or selfless service. The milestone also marked the Sikh community’s enduring presence and contribution to the social and cultural fabric of Telangana.
The Prabhandak Committee of Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda, in association with Sikh gurudwaras across Telangana, organised a ‘Vishaal Diwan’, or mass religious congregation. Thousands of Sikh devotees and people from other faiths attended the gathering and offered prayers to Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
The event was attended by prominent Sikh spiritual and community leaders. They included Singh Sahib Sant Baba Kulwant Singh Ji, revered Jathedar of Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, one of Sikhism’s five supreme Takhts.
Sant Baba Balwinder Singh Ji, Hazur Sahib wale, a spiritual figure associated with Gurudwara Langar Sahib in Nanded, also attended. Harmeet Singh Kalka, President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, participated in the centenary celebrations.
Gurbani Kirtans and Kathas were presented by Ragi Jathas and Sikh preachers from different parts of the country. Bhai Jagjeet Singh Babiha of Delhi, Bhai Balpreet Singh of Ludhiana, Bhai Jagpreet Singh Khannewale and Bhai Ravinder Singh were among those who rendered Shabad Kirtans and spoke on the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.
Gurudwara’s legacy of service
“The historic centenary celebrations are a celebration of faith, service and unity, bringing the entire community together,” Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda Prabhandak Committee president S. Trilok Singh said.
The celebrations also highlighted the gurudwara’s role beyond its religious identity. For generations, it has served as a place of prayer, fellowship and selfless service, reflecting the Sikh tradition of sewa.
Its social, cultural and spiritual activities have contributed to ties between the Sikh community and Hyderabad’s wider society. As the gurudwara enters its second century, the celebrations emphasised continuity and the preservation of its spiritual heritage while encouraging younger generations to uphold values of service, equality and compassion.