Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was imprisoned in Gwalior Fort by Emperor Jahangir. On release, he freed 52 kings using a robe with 52 tassels, earning the title Bandi Chhor. Today, Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor Sahib honors this historic act of liberation.
Gurudwara Guru Nanak Sahib – Awantipora Gurudwara Guru Nanak Sahib in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir,
Guru Ka Lahore is a historic Sikh site near Basantgarh in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, associated with the marriage of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Established in 1677 after the Guru declared that a Lahore would be created locally, the site comprises three Gurudwaras marking the Anand Karaj and sacred springs linked with revered traditions.
Gurudwara Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Mandi Guru Gobind Singh Ji spent a month in
Gurudwara Raj Ghat Patshahi Dasvin in Kurukshetra commemorates the visit of Guru Gobind Singh Ji during the solar eclipse fair of 1702–03. Guru Ji challenged the belief that alms could free the Sun-god from demons believed to be eating the sun, exposing the futility of superstition. The Gurudwara stands as a symbol of truth, wisdom and rejection of blind rituals.
Gurudwara Shri Mar Jiwala Sahib in Tanda, Uttarakhand, marks a miraculous event from the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Disguised as a child, Guru Sahib was sold to a merchant who asked him to graze sheep. Guru Ji declared that any sheep touched by his stick would die—and when tested, it did. Upon touching it again, Guru Sahib brought it back to life. This event, symbolizing divine will and a stand against human trafficking, gave the site its name “Mar Jiwala.” The Gurudwara commemorates this powerful moment and serves as a place of reflection and faith.
Gurudwara Sri Patshahi Chevin Sahib, Nanakmatta Gurudwara Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji is situated in
Gurudwara Killa Sahib in Bidora village marks the place where Guru Hargobind Ji arrived after Baba Almast Ji’s plea. It lies 6 km from Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib and commemorates the Guru’s swift response to protect Sikh values.
Gurudwara Wadda Ghallughara Sahib in Kup Rohira, Malerkotla, commemorates the 1762 Great Holocaust, where thousands of Sikhs were martyred while resisting Ahmad Shah Durrani’s forces. This sacred site stands as a solemn tribute to the immense sacrifice and unwavering spirit of the Sikh community.
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