Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib Chandni Chowk The ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded here on 24 November 1675 on the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. However, before their body could be quartered and exposed to public view, it was stolen under the cover of darkness by one of his disciples, Lakhi Shah […]
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Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is one of the five Takhts or the five holiest seats of authority for Sikhs. It is located in the village of Talwandi Sabo in the state of Punjab, India. The history of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib goes back to the times of the 10th Sikh Guru,
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Gurudwara Zafarnama Sahib The village Kangar in Bathinda district was once the Capital of a big Hindu Zamindar Rai Jodh, disciple of Sixth Guru Hargobind. The holy dagger bestowed upon him by Guru Hargobind, is still in the possession of his descendents. This village is famous for the Gurdwara Zafarnama Sahib. It was here that
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Gurudwara Mattan Sahib When Guru Nanak started his third udasi (missionary tour, lit. travel) he visited Mansarovar, Tibet, China, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir.Guru Nanak visited Srinagar, Anantnag and reached Mattan in the interior of the valley.At Mattan, Guru Nanak had a discussion with Sanskrit scholar Pandit Brahm Das, who was proud of his knowledge. Guru
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Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran, also known as Gurudwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib, is a historically significant Sikh gurudwara located in the city of Tarn Taran Sahib in the state of Punjab, India. It holds great religious importance for Sikhs and has a rich history associated with it. The gurudwara
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Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib is located in the Fatehgarh Sahib district which is about 5 km from Sirhind and about 40 to 50 km from Patiala. Having a base as Patiala and travelling here would be ideal. History: Fatehgarh Sahib plays a prominent role in the history of Sikhism. While Sikhism was taking
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Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib Patiala, a prominent city now is buzzing with food streets and shopping streets. Nestled among those busy streets is the Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib. History: It is believed that the ninth guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur halted here on request by villagers. The village was once haunted by a mysterious disease and
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Takht Shri Kesgarh Sahib Takht Shri Keshgarh Sahib is one of the five important Takhts for the Sikhs. Takht means a throne or seat of authority where all the political and military strategy of Sikhs used to be discussed. It is one of the holiest places for the Sikhs. It is located in the Anandpur
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Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib The description of Hemkund Sahib is also there in Badrikashram Mahatmya mentioned in Skandpuran. Many scholars tell the discovery of Hemkund much later. So some scholars tell the discovery in 1920 by a member of the Patiala Raj Gharana. In 1935 this place was established as Hemkund Sahib. When Bhai Veer
Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai Sahib Ji Gurudwara Shri Atal Ji Sahib is situated in the Distt Amritsar. It is situated on the back side of Gurudwara Shri Harimandir Sahib . Baba Atal Rai was born in Samvat 1676 at Amritsar to Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, From an early age he was intelligent, lively and
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