Help & How-To
How to Claim & Manage Your Gurdwara
A simple, step-by-step guide to taking control of your gurdwara’s presence on Gurdwaras.com.
What claiming gives you
Claiming verifies that you represent the gurdwara and lets you keep its information accurate and up to date — manage details and photos, post events and announcements, and see prayer bookings and donation activity. It is free.
Before you begin
You need to be signed in to submit a claim. If you see an “Unauthorized” message, it simply means you are not logged in yet — create an account or sign in (Step 1) and try again.
Create a free account (or sign in)
You must be signed in before you can claim a gurdwara — this is the single most common thing people miss. If the claim form shows an “Unauthorized” message, it means you are not signed in yet.
- New here? Create your account using your name and an email you control (ideally an official one, e.g. name@yourgurdwara.org).
- Already have an account? Sign in.
- Forgot your password? On the sign-in page click “Forgot your password?” and follow the email link to set a new one.
Find your Gurdwara
Open the Claim your Gurdwara page and start typing your gurdwara’s name in the search box (type at least 2 characters), then select it from the results.
You can also browse the Gurdwaras Directory or Find Nearby Gurdwaras, open your gurdwara’s page, and click “Claim this Gurdwara”.
Can’t find your gurdwara? Add it first via Submit a Gurdwara, then come back to claim it.
Submit your claim
Fill in the claim form:
- Your full name — the person responsible for the listing.
- Your role — e.g. manager, committee member, granthi, or trustee.
- Email & phone — how our team can reach you to confirm.
- Notes — anything that helps verify your connection to the gurdwara (official email domain, your position on the committee, the listed phone number, social-media admin access, etc.).
Then press Submit Claim. Please only claim a gurdwara you are genuinely authorized to represent — false claims can lead to permanent suspension.
Verification & approval
Our team reviews each claim — usually within 24–48 hours— and may contact you at the email or phone you provided. You’ll get an email once your claim is approved.
Once approved, your gurdwara shows a verified badge and you become its administrator.
Manage your Gurdwara
After approval, go to your Dashboard and open your gurdwara to manage everything in one place:
- Details — address, phone, website, social links, timings, and the “about” description.
- Photos — add a cover photo and gallery images.
- Events — post gurpurabs, programs, and nagar kirtans.
- Announcements — share updates with your sangat.
- Bookings & Donations — view prayer bookings and donation activity.
- Reports — see how your listing is performing.
Ready to claim your Gurdwara?
Make sure you’re signed in, then start your claim.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
I got an "Unauthorized" error when I submitted the claim.
That means you were not signed in. Create a free account or sign in first (Step 1), then open the claim page again and re-submit. You will not lose anything.
My Gurdwara is not in the directory.
Add it first using "Submit a Gurdwara", then return to claim it once it appears in search.
How long does approval take?
Most claims are reviewed within 24–48 hours. We may email or call to confirm your role before approving.
The listing is already claimed, but it should be ours.
Contact us with details of your role and we will help sort out the correct ownership.
Can more than one person help manage the listing?
Yes — get in touch and we can help your committee coordinate access.
Still stuck? We’re happy to help — contact us or email support@gurdwaras.com.