For over 18 years, Narinder Singh (49) devoted himself to visiting 1,225 gurdwaras across the country, collecting detailed information, verifying local histories, and ensuring each site’s story is accurately preserved. His goal was to bridge the gap between tradition and technology, making Sikh history accessible to all.
The result is a digital platform that offers users an immersive and authentic experience as they explore these sites.
Bhangu, a resident of Mohali, has unveiled “Historical Gurudwaras”, a mobile app designed to transform how devotees experience Sikh sacred sites across India. With integrated Google Maps navigation, in-depth historical narratives, and vibrant imagery, the app makes spiritual travel easier, more insightful, and deeply engaging.
According to Bhangu, this app is much more than a navigation tool. He said that since 2006, he has travelled the length and breadth of the country, documenting every historical and spiritual nuance of the gurdwaras he visited. Through video narratives, Bhangu brought the history and significance of each gurdwara to life, shedding light on overlooked details and hidden relics, and offering a deeper understanding of the Sikh heritage.
Designed for accessibility, the app is available in English and will soon be available in Punjabi, and Hindi, making it approachable for devotees, researchers, and curious travellers alike.
Bhangu also planned in future the updates to the app will include Sikh historical sites from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and beyond, tracing the journeys of Sikh gurus and heroes like Guru Nanak Dev and Baba Deep Singh. His vision is to map every corner of the Sikh diaspora, ensuring no sacred site is forgotten.