Gurudwara Sri Parivar Vichora Sahib signifies the tragic events that followed the evacuation of Anandpur Sahib by Guru Gobind Singh during the night of 5–6 December 1705. Despite an agreement being reached between the Sikhs and the Mughal authorities, these unfortunate events unfolded. The Mughal army commander had promised to allow the Sikhs to leave the fort unharmed. On the morning of 6 December 1705, the Guru arrived at this place by the river Sirsa. He decided to make a brief halt for the morning religious congregation. However, chaos soon ensued on religious grounds, and the Sikhs and Mughals engaged in battle. The Sikhs found that the Sirsa river was flooded and swollen by the monsoon rains.

While crossing the river under difficult conditions, the Guru’s family became separated. Mata Gujri Ji and the younger Sahibzadas, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji, were separated from Guru Gobind Singh Ji along with Gangu. Mata Sahib Kaur Ji and Mata Sundari Ji were separated at another point, while Guru Gobind Singh Ji along with the elder Sahibzadas continued towards Chamkaur Sahib. This painful separation is remembered as “Parivar Vichora,” meaning the separation of the family.

The Gurudwara stands today as a reminder of sacrifice, courage and faith during one of the most challenging periods in Sikh history. Devotees visit this sacred place to remember the hardships faced by Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his family and to pay their respects to their supreme sacrifice.