Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda turns 100

Celebrations on September 19-20

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The historic Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda is set to celebrate its centenary with a series of grand religious programs on September 19 and 20, 2026. Founded in 1926, the Gurudwara has been an integral part of Hyderabad’s social and spiritual landscape for 100 years. From a place of worship, it has evolved into a spiritual home and a centre of community service, carrying forward the Sikh values of faith, equality, brotherhood and sewa across generations.

The centenary celebrations, being organized by the Prabhandak Committee of Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda in association with Sikh Gurudwaras across Telangana, are expected to bring together members of the Sikh community and devotees from across the city and State. CGSG Prabhandak Committee, President, S Trilok Singh said that as part of the centenary celebrations, Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda is going to organize major  events on September 19 and 20, 2026.

The main centenary program, ‘Vishaal Diwan’, a mass religious congregation, will be held at the Exhibition Grounds on September 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Several prominent Sikh spiritual and community leaders are scheduled to participate in the programs. Renowned Ragi Jathas and preachers will render Shabad Kirtan. Singh Sahib Sant Baba Kulwant Singhji, Jathedar (Head Priest) of Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded and Sant Baba Balwinder Singhji, Hazur Sahib Wale, associated with Gurudwara Langar Sahib, Nanded,  Baba Teja Singhji (Jathedar Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Nanded) are expected to visit Hyderabad on September 20.

A Vishesh Kirtan Darbar will be organized at Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda on September 19 from 8 p.m. to 11.30  p.m., with leading Ragi Jathas participating in the devotional program. An Amrit Sanchar (holy baptism) will also be held at the Gurudwara at 9 a.m. on the same day. During all these events, Guru Ka Langar (free community kitchen) will be served to all the devotees. For the Sikh community, the centenary is an occasion to remember a hundred years of spiritual heritage, community life and service, while reaffirming the values that have connected the Gurudwara with Hyderabad across generations.