INDIA’S FIRST WOODEN GURDWARA – SRI NANAK NIWAS

Current Context: India’s first-ever wooden Gurdwara, “Sri Nanak Niwas,” was inaugurated in Fazilka, Punjab, on June 30, 2025, highlighting sustainable and community-driven spiritual architecture.

 ABOUT SRI NANAK NIWAS

• Location: Fazilka Police Lines, Fazilka district, Punjab.
• Structure & Material: Built from durable Finnish Deodhar wood; insulative and eco-friendly.
• Design Influence: Inspired by Hemkunt Sahib’s architecture; 40 × 40 ft in size.