Founded in 1901, this beautiful and biggest Gurdwara in South East Asia in its time and was first named Diamond Jubilee Sikh Temple to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria of Britain. The Gurdwara building is a beautiful striking structure of mixed Moorish and modern architectural design. The Sikh Gurdwara, Penang was also known as the Malaya Tapuan Da Gurdwara (Malayan Territories Gurdwara) and was for many decades a central meeting place for all northern Indians in Siam, Sumantra, Borneo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Penang was the major transit port for people traveling to and from India and regions of South East Asia.

Gurdwara Penang provided accommodation to all travelers. Gurdwara also offers food from the Langar (Community Kitchen) to people in need.

Vaisakhi Celebration