15/05/2026
Slowly reappear into the streetscape
The century-old Wadda Gurdwara Sahib now stand with a Golden Gurdwara Gumbad (dome), specially brought in from Amritsar
During our mapping project last year, the site remained closed throughout the entire period of research, hidden behind layers of restoration works, scaffolding, and construction netting
Now, as the renovation slowly approaches its final stage, the familiar silhouette begins to return once again to the street.
Jalan Gurdwara was named after Wadda Gurdwara Sahib, reflecting its deep connection with the community and the layered history of the neighbourhood
✨ fun fact!
The architecture design of Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Penang actually follows the general lines of the Sikh Golden Temple that located at Amritsar
*one of the best-known gurdwaras in the world and spiritual capital of Sikhism