Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple (), originally known as Sri Guru Singh Sabha, is a Gurdwara in the Wan Chai District of Hong Kong, on the junction of Queen's Road East and Stubbs Road, Hong Kong Island.

History

First gurdwara

The gurdwara was built in 1901 by local Sikhs, including soldiers from the British Army, with the intent of providing religious, social, practical and cohesive support to Sikhs in Hong Kong. The temple that was constructed was originally called Sri Guru Singh Sabha. <gallery>

File:Original Sri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara in Hong Kong, ca.1901–1930's.jpg|Original Sri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara in Hong Kong

File:Sri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara in Hong Kong, ca.1907 (postcard).jpg|Sri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara in Hong Kong, ca.1907 (postcard)

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Second gurdwara

In the 1930s, with an increase in the size of the local Sikh community, the gurdwara was extended and rebuilt.

In 2008, the gurdwara was extended to four-stories. The Covid-19 pandemic delayed the rebuilding and increased the costs of the project, with renovation costs swelling from HKD170 million to HKD220 million.

See also

  • Sikhism in Hong Kong
  • Indians in Hong Kong
  • South Asians in Hong Kong
  • Battle of Hong Kong

References

  • Official website