Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple
Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple, Iloilo is an Indian Sikh temple in Iloilo City, Philippines.[1][2][3] It was part of creating a Guinness world record, for simultaneous candle lighting by 100,000 people for the world peace,[4]
Location
It is located close to the Old Iloilo Airport at 113 R. Mapa Street[2] in the Mandurriao district of Iloilo City.[5]
Importance
The temple serves the Indian community in Iloilo city. It also acts as a means of cultural integration by welcoming all and by providing free meals for all visitors.[5][6]
See also
- Indian settlement in the Philippines
- Indian Ethnic group in the Philippines
- Hinduism in the Philippines
References
- ↑ "Nanak Darbar, Iloilo, Inc - Gurudwaras of World". Gurudwaras of World.
- 1 2 "Sat Siri Akal: Spice and Prayers at Iloilo's Nanak Darbar Temple - HabagatCentral". HabagatCentral.
- ↑ Rising India and Indian Communities in East Asia.
- ↑ "Phl sets world record to light 100,000 candles for peace". philstar.com.
- 1 2 "Indian Food in Iloilo".
- ↑ Insearchof Iloilo. "In Search Of Iloilo City".
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Coordinates: 10°42′32″N 122°32′31″E / 10.7088°N 122.5419°E
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