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Gurudwara Muktsar Sahib

Gurudwara Muktsar Sahib, a historic site honoring the sacrifice of the Forty Muktas, associated with Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Gurudwara Guru Ke Mahal

Located near the Golden Temple, Gurudwara Guru Ke Mahal was built by Guru Ram Das Ji in 1573. It is the birthplace of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and holds significant historical and spiritual value.

Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib - Delhi | गुरुद्वारा रकाबगंज साहिब - दिल्ली | ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਰਕਾਬਗੰਜ ਸਾਹਿਬ - ਦਿੱਲੀ

Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib in Delhi is a historic site linked to the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. After his execution in 1675 at Chandni Chowk, two brave Sikhs, Bhai Lakhi Shah Banjara and his son Bhai Naghiya, recovered and cremated his body at this very location.

Akal Takht

Sri Akal Takht Sahib Akal Takht, (Punjabi: “Throne of the Timeless One”) the chief centre

Gurudwara Paonta Sahib

Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, in Himachal Pradesh, marks Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s stay, where he wrote parts of the Dasam Granth and trained warriors. Linked to the Battle of Bhangani (1688), it houses Guru Ji’s sword and quill pen. Key sites include Sri Talab Asthan and Sri Dastar Asthan. With daily Langar Seva, it attracts pilgrims year-round, especially on Guru Ji’s birth anniversary and Baisakhi.

Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib – Lucknow

Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib- Lucknow The Lucknow Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib is a

Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, Maharashtra

Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib Sri Hazur Sahib Gurdwara is one of the most significant

Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib Chandni Chowk

Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi marks the martyrdom site of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, who was beheaded on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb on 24 November 1675. Before his head and body could be displayed publicly, Bhai Jaita carried the severed head to Anandpur Sahib, where he was later honored as Bhai Jiwan Singh. Simultaneously, Lakhi Shah Banjara and his son Bhai Nagaiya recovered the Guru’s body during a dust storm and cremated it by setting their house ablaze. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib now stand as powerful symbols of this supreme sacrifice.