New England Sikh Study Circle

New England Sikh Study Circle

Also known as Milford Gurudwara, New England Sikh Study Circle is the oldest and largest Gurudwara (Sikh temple) in Massachusetts.

NESSC Milford is supported by about 200 families in Greater Boston area. NESSC also runs a Punjabi school, a Gurbani recital school and a small Sikh library.

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History

Established in 1968, the NESSC started monthly meetings in rented premises before moving to a permanent location in Milford.

Organization

New England Sikh Study Circle is governed by a constitution drafted in 1971. The center is managed by Committee nominated by members for yearly terms.

NESSC was incorporated on April 5, 1977 under the laws of Massachusetts, and has been granted a tax-exempt status by Internal Revenue Service.

Location

NESSC is located on MA Route 16 at 224 East Main Street, Milford MA 01757. The organization moved to present building in 1991, which was converted from an older Kingdom Hall.

Weekly Program

Routine congregations are held on Sundays and other significant occasions. Community Lunch or Langar is served by volunteers and officials of the NESSC.

Darbar Sahib (Prayer Service) - Sundays 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Langar (Community Lunch Service) - Sundays 1:00 PM

See also

Other Gurudwaras near Boston

  • Medford Gurudwara - Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar [1]
  • Somerville Gurudwara - Sikh Sangat Society [2]
  • Millis Gurudwara - Guru Ram Das Gurudwara [3]
  • Leverett Gurudwara - Guru Ram Das Ahsram Gurdwara

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