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Roots and Founding of Gurudwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha, Kisumu

The Nyanza Sikh community used to gather for their weekly prayers in the Railway Quarters ‘Railway Landhian’. On 28th December 1912 they pledged to build a new permanent Gurudwara, as they would have to leave the Railway Landhian they were occupying anytime.
On 6th January 1913, the first Diwan for fund raising was held during which nearly all Nyanza Sikhs were present and a subscriptions list was opened. A handsome amount of Rupees 3,500 was raised. Later on, a funding trip was made to Yala to raise more funds.

Originally, the plan was to erect a temporary structure made of wood and iron sheets but subsequently it was considered that a permanent structure built in cement and concrete will obtain better terms from the Government and will be a lasting structure. An application was made to the authorities for suitable plots and finally the lands office granted permission for two plots.

On 21st December 1913, the Nyanza Sikhs in Kisumu gathered early morning for an important function one that would cement their roots in the lakeshore town.
It was to lay the foundation stone of the ‘New Gurudwara’. Sardar Attar Singh, a Permanent Way Inspector from Mackinnon Station, performed the foundation laying ceremony.

It was a great occasion celebrated by the community, Sikhs and non-Sikhs from other towns making it a splendid occasion. The total cost of construction to build the new permanent Gurudwara was estimated at Rupees 15,000 at the time. Each Sikh member agreed to pay his one – month’s salary. A great sacrifice, as then the times were very hard. Sikhs, Hindu and Muslim communities all contributed towards the building of the Gurudwara.

A letter dated 7th February 1916 addressed to the Secretary of the Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar from Didar Singh states the intended date for the Gurudwara’s opening and we quote from the letter: ‘I beg to inform you that the new Gurudwara will be ready by the beginning of April next and we trust that it will be possible to hold the opening ceremony
on Baisakhi day (April 12th)’ By the grace and blessings of Waheguru, the Gurudwara Sahib ‘Siri Guru Singh Sabha’ Kisumu has flourished and attained the status of a very highly organised religious institution. It has made the Sikh community of Kisumu proud.

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Secretary – Siri Guru Singh Sabha:
Manminder Singh Pandal
(+254) 0780 131313

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  • First Prakash Utsav of Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
    August 28, 2016
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