Faith, Service, and Community

Temple History

Brief History of Shri Guru Ravidass Temple Sacramento (Gurdwara Sahib)

Our ancestors, the founding members of this temple, migrated to the United States from India and worked tirelessly day and night. They had the courage and vision to bring the community together. Although the Gurdwara Sahib (temple) began its operations in 1989, it was officially inaugurated on September 27, 1992. The Gurdwara Sahib congregation began decorating Grand Nagar Kirtan in 2001, dedicated to the birth anniversary of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji. Grand Nagar Kirtan is scheduled to be decorated every year on the second Sunday of March. In 2026 the Nagar Kirtan was decorated on Sunday, March 8. Shri Guru Ravidass Temple Sacramento is located on 16th Street between I St. and G St. in Rio Linda, California. This temple serves as a religious and community center for followers of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji and Guru Granth Sahib Ji. It is known locally as a peaceful and welcoming place, with strong community involvement and events throughout the year.

There are other Shri Guru Ravidass temples in California—in the Bay Area, Pittsburg, Yuba City, Fresno, and Selma—but this Rio Linda (Sacramento) location is the primary one serving Sacramento. These temples are dedicated to Shri Guru Ravidass Ji and Guru Granth Sahib ideology and teachings (Bani). Shri Guru Ravidass Temple Sacramento members (congregation) are also dedicated to the ideology of the world-renowned human rights activist, great feminist, founder of modern India, father of the Indian Constitution, and legendary Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, commonly known as Babasaheb—a symbol of knowledge. We commemorate important days of Babu Mangu Ram Mugowalia, a great social reformer and freedom fighter (Gadri Baba), founder of the Ad-Dharm Mandal, who worked tirelessly to uplift the standard of living of the underprivileged.