Stockton Gurdwara (Sikh Temple)

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About Stockton Gurdwara (Sikh Temple)

Welcome to the official Page of the Stockton Gurdwara Sahib, California, USA which holds great historical significance for the Sikh community since 1912 The Stockton Gurdwara Sahib holds great historical significance to the Sikh community. It is the first Gurdwara Sahib that was built to serve the Sikh Sangat living in the United States . The Gurdwara Sahib came into existence in 1912 with joint efforts of Sardar Basakha Singh and Bhai Jawala Singh. A meeting was held in Holt, a town near Stockton where a committee was appointed to raise money for the construction of the Gurdwara. It was in September of 1912 when land was purchased on South Granth Street in Stockton for the use of the Gurdwara. A small frame house that was already standing on the lot was used as the main building of the Gurdwara. This building still stands still where a library is now implemented. A Nishan Sahib was also hoisted for the first time at the Gurdwara. Baba Vasakha Singh and Baba Jawala Singh Thathian of Amritsar Sahib were appointed as the first Granthi Singh Jis of the Gurdwara.