Shri Guru Ravidass Temple Sacramento
A welcoming spiritual home inspired by the teachings of Guru Ravidas Ji.
Sacramento Gurudwara History
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.
Temple History
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.
Operations began
1989
Official inauguration
September 27, 1992
Grand Nagar Kirtan
Second Sunday of March each year (2026: March 8)
Location
6221 16th St, Rio Linda, CA 95673 (16th St between I St. and G St.)
Sacred Symbol
The Nishan Sahib, the holy triangular flag, stands high at the Gurughar with the Gurmukhi word “Har” embroidered on it. Har means the Divine presence pervading everywhere. The Har Nishan is a sacred symbol for Guru Ravidass followers and is seen at Guru Ravidass temples, on flags, head coverings, and during processions and religious gatherings.
ਨਾਮ ਤੇਰੇ ਕੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਲਗਾਈ ਭਇਓ ਉਜਿਆਰੋ ਭਵਨ ਸਗਲਾਰੇ॥
Your Name is the flame I light; it has illuminated the entire world.
Guru Ravidass Ji
Guru Ravidas (also known as Raidas) is described in Wikipedia as a mystic poet-saint of the Bhakti movement, widely remembered as a spiritual teacher and social reformer.
Wikipedia notes that details of his life are historically debated, but traditions place him in the 15th-16th century and connect his legacy to devotional poetry, equality, and spiritual freedom.
Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture containing the hymns of thirty-five great saints. Among them, Sri Guru Ravidass Ji's forty verses in sixteen ragas are recorded. The word Har appears thousands of times in Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and Sri Guru Ravidass Ji used Har repeatedly in his bani as a sacred expression of devotion and remembrance.
Source reference: Wikipedia (Ravidas article).
Upcoming Event
Upcoming Event
Join us for an upcoming Ambedkar Jayanti event as we honor the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Ji with prayer, remembrance, and community gathering.
Community Services
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Language, Kirtan, academic support, and library programs for children, youth, and families in the USA context.
Punjabi literacy classes help children read, write, and connect with Gurbani and community heritage.
Schedule: Sundays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (beginner-focused batches)
Training for sangat and youth in Paath recitation, Kirtan, harmonium, and tabla.
Schedule: Weekly batches by registration and instructor availability
Community-focused educational support to strengthen youth confidence, history awareness, and academic outcomes.
Schedule: Planned recurring workshops and tutoring sessions
A quiet reading area with Punjabi and English resources for members and community learners.
Schedule: Sunday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Seva in Action
Community-first projects designed for seva, support, and local impact.
Quarterly wellness and preventive-care camps with volunteer physicians and local partners.
Served 300+ attendees in the last year
Mentorship and seva planning sessions focused on confidence, identity, and service.
45 active youth volunteers
Weekly check-ins, rides, and support coordination for elder sangat members.
80+ seniors connected monthly
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6221 16th St
Rio Linda, CA 95673