Karte Parwan Gurdwara — Local services in 4th District

Major Hindu Temples & Sikh Gurdwaras in Afghanistan (with Short History)

Hindu Temples in Afghanistan

Asamai Temple (Kabul) – Oldest Hindu temple in Afghanistan (over 4,000 years old), dedicated to Goddess Asamai (Durga). Survived Islamic conquests and wars; still serves the small Hindu community in Kabul.

Shiva Temple (Jalalabad) – A historic Lord Shiva temple, once a major pilgrimage site for Afghan Hindus, now in decline due to migration and political instability.

Shri Ram Mandir (Kabul) – Dedicated to Lord Rama, one of the few surviving Hindu temples in Afghanistan, mostly abandoned after the Taliban era.

Shri Durga Mandir (Kandahar) – A temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, historically significant but now in ruins due to years of conflict.

Sikh Gurdwaras in Afghanistan

Gurdwara Karte Parwan (Kabul) – Most important Sikh shrine in Afghanistan, built in the 16th century to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s visit. Still operational but under threat due to attacks.

Gurdwara Bhai Nand Lal (Ghazni) – Built in memory of Bhai Nand Lal, a poet and disciple of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Mostly abandoned due to Sikh migration.

Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar (Jalalabad) – Established to honor Guru Nanak’s visit, once a major religious site for Afghan Sikhs, now rarely used.

Gurdwara Baba Sri Chand (Kabul) – Dedicated to Baba Sri Chand, Guru Nanak’s son and leader of the Udasi sect. Largely abandoned today.

Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh (Kandahar) – Historical Sikh shrine, now in ruins, as most Sikhs have left the region.

Gurdwara Guru Arjan Dev (Kabul) – A lesser-known Gurdwara dedicated to Guru Arjan Dev Ji, now non-functional.

Present Condition

Most Hindu temples and Sikh Gurdwaras in Afghanistan have suffered destruction, abandonment, or decline due to wars and migration.

Only Asamai Temple and Karte Parwan Gurdwara still function for the remaining Hindu and Sikh...

One of the Sikh temples in the heart of Kabul. As a kid, I used to hang out in the area. The people in the street and the caretakers of the Gurdwara are very kind and respectful. This area was populated mostly by Hindus and Sikhs, but due to discrimination during the Taliban regime and after that, many of them have left...

I'm sikh from australia I want to visit this gurdwara.Sikhs have long connectioms with muslims, and respect all religions.Hope Taliban protect sikhs and their...